David Russell Obituary

David Russell, age 77, of Nebo joined his beloved wife, Pamela, in Heaven on Thursday, October 5, 2023. David was born October 11, 1945, in Akron, OH to the late Jean Russell. As a young man, his family moved to Daytona, FL where he developed a passion for racing cars. He was lucky to have been one of the few who got to race when the Daytona Racetrack was still a beach track. David loved all things cars and knew everything there was to know about them. He also enjoyed going to airshows and taking his family to see them. David was very family-oriented and cared deeply for each member of his family. He loved his family more than anything and always enjoyed family gatherings and holiday celebrations. David was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family. His family lovingly describes him as a "Stubborn Old Man. " Although he didn't have a church home, he loved the Lord, had faith, beliefs, and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. David will be deeply missed. In addition to his wife and mother, he is preceded in death by his beloved fur baby, Maggie, who gave David much comfort after the loss of his wife. Those left behind to cherish David's memory are three children, Jim Lee and wife, Wendy, of Palm Coast, FL, Denise Albaladejo of St. Louis, MO, and Rob Russell and wife, April of Memphis, TN; one brother, Freddie Russell of Akron, OH; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service to celebrate David's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at McDowell Memorial Park with Rev. Dean Owenby officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in David's memory are asked to consider Parkinson's Foundation at www. parkinson. org