Obituary of Russell Edward Days

DAYS, RUSSELL

Russell Edward Days, of Ocala, departed from this life March 23, 2020, at the age of 75 years.

Russell served in the army during Vietnam as a Special Forces Ranger in the 101st Airborne. After his time in the service he married his late wife, Judith A. Days and raised a family.  Russell married “Judy” in 1975 and loved her until his last breath. Russell worked as an electrician for many years and then for over 30 years at the Appleton Museum of Art as a Facilities Director. He loved his family, cruising, Disney vacations in his camper, and creating precious memories with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Days, his beloved wife, Judith A. Days, granddaughter, Jessica Ann Harper, and grandson William “Billy” Harper. He leaves to cherish his memories his children and their spouses, Edward (& Kelly) Arthur, Paul Arthur and (Anna Gray), Colleen Harper, & James (and Sheri) Arthur; 9 grandchildren: Emily, Savannah, Cassidy, Christopher, Bianka, Steven, Sabastian, Branden, and Aston; and 5 great grandchildren: Jude, Ruby, Adeline, Asher and Laney.

Due to unprecedented times his service will be private. A celebration of life gathering will be made for a later date so all those who were closely held in his heart can be together to commemorate his memory.