Danny Joe Russell, 64, of Nocona, TX, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Danny was born on January 1, 1948, in Nocona, TX, to C.E. and Rada Taylor Russell. He married Donna Taylor on October 8, 1974, in Bowie, TX. He worked in the oil field, and was in the U.S. Army.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in the Nocona Cemetery with Gary Miller and Jon Rivers officiating. Burial followed in Nocona Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Jerry Woods Funeral Home.

Danny is survived by his wife, Donna Russell of Nocona, parents, C.E. (Clarence) & Rada Russell of Nocona, sons, Cody Russell of Nocona, Sean Russell of San Diego, CA, daughters, Amy Spikes of Wichita Falls, TX, Kim Garner of Ponder, TX, and Emily Norris of Fort Worth, TX, brothers, Don Russell of Perkins, TX, and Ronnie Russell of Chico, TX, and five grandchildren.