Bear Creek- Daniel "Danny" Deeds Russell, 70, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.  He was born November 29, 1950. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles Walker and Donna Deeds Russell, and daughter Danielle Deeds Russell.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Gurganus officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

He is survived by wife, Imogene Russell of the home; son, John Daniel Neels, Jr. of Bear Creek; daughter, Megan Deeds Russell of Jacksonville; grandchildren, John Daniel Neels, III, Russell Drew Neels, Karter Charles Kay, and Koral Danielle Kay; brother, David Russell of Bear Creek; and sister, Amy Gupton of Bear Creek, Aunt Virgina Reavis of Bear Creek, nieces, nephew and many cousins.

Danny loved to spend time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He enjoyed time on the water and was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed many summer afternoons at Shell Rock Landing Boat Ramp along with his golf cart friends from the neighborhood.  He was always offering a helping hand for anyone that needed assistance.  He will be truly missed.  After graduating high school, he began his career as an ironworker and traveled the Country on his Harley with a backpack and a tent.  After living wild and free he returned home and learned many trades including carpentry and architectural design. He was a brilliant craftsman. He worked on numerous projects aboard Camp Lejeune, he built the visitor center at Hammocks Beach State Park, the museum and town hall in Richlands, restored many historical buildings in New Bern and built many custom homes.

The family respectfully asks that if you would like to send flowers, please send flowers that can be planted so that his memory will live on forever. Donations can be made to the NRA at nra.org. or a charity of your choice.