It is with a mixture of joy and sadness we share that Daniel Joseph Russell of Rutherfordton unexpectedly left this home August 28, 2024 and is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dan was born in Bedford, NH April 27, 1957 to John Russell and Stella (Jedrysik) Russell. He attended parochial elementary school in Manchester, NH at St. Casimir School. He graduated from Manchester West High School in 1975 and received his AS degree from Hesser College.
Dan leaves his wife of 37 years, Judy Rhodes Russell; his daughter Andrea Russell (Aaron Johnson); his son Adam Russell (Trenity Hankins); one grand-nephew and three grandsons Tatum, Avett and Miller Russell.
His is also survived by his Mother; brothers, Stephen and Peter Russell and sister Maureen Russell; Mother and Father-in-law Paul and Jean Rhodes; sister-in-law Janet Headrick (Mark); brothers-in-law Paul (Selina) and Steven Rhodes; many nieces, nephews and other family.
Dan is predeceased by his father; brother, Timothy; sister-in-law, Linda Moody; and brother-in-law Greg Hill.
Dan owned and operated several independent distributorships for various snack lines over his career. Most recently he ran his company IHH, LLC (In His Hands) in Rutherford County.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. He and the family were members of Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford, NH for nearly 25 years.
A memorial celebration will be held September 14 at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Bedford, NH. The service will begin with a time of gathering with family and friends at 11am. The memorial service will begin at 1pm.
A second memorial celebration will be held September 21 at Second Baptist Church Rutherfordton at 11am with time for family and friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com
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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.