Russell Gale Darby

Dec 2nd, 1963 - Jan 14th, 2015
7 Guests

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Sun, Jan. 18th, 2015 2 - 5 pm

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Mon, Jan. 19th, 2015 11 am

Burial:

Old Rose Hill Cemetery

Mon, Jan. 19th, 2015

Russell Gale Darby, 51, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 12:05 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Russell was born December 2, 1963 in Marion the son of Richard and Nancy (Mabry) Darby.
He was a member of 1st United Methodist Church of Marion. Russell graduated from Marion High School and SIU with a degree in Agriculture. He was an excellent writer and reporter. He worked at WPS as a claims processor and formerly worked as a newspaper editor.
Russell is survived by his;
Mother – Nancy Darby of Marion
Sister – Faith Fisher of Johnston City

Preceded by his Father – Richard Darby

Funeral services will be Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11 AM at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff VanDyke officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 2 – 5 pm on Sunday, January 18th at the funeral home.

 

 

 

7 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Priscilla Kisner

    From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Date: January 15, 2015

    Matthew 5:4: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

    I will see you on the streets of that city of gold….

    Priscilla

  • Guest: Russell Monty Rose

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: January 16, 2015

    I went to school with Russell & felt like I knew him well then… As time passed we lost track of one another & now we have lost sight. See you on the other side Russ…

  • Guest: Priscilla Kisner

    From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Date: January 16, 2015

    I told Russ that a song for him and I was “At Last…” he was the love of my life and my heart is both broken because he is gone but rejoicing that he is with our Lord. I love you so much Russ-as I said before, I will meet you on those streets of gold one day….I love you!~Priscilla

  • Guest: Tina Wahi

    From: Hixson, Tennessee

    Date: January 17, 2015

    Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is nothing more painful than the loss of a child. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Guest: Dennis Warren

    From: Johnston City, Illinois

    Date: January 17, 2015

    I was lucky to have known Russell through his sister Faith and husband Eric Fisher. He will truly be missed by anyone who had the privilege to have met him. I could always count on Russell for good conversation. I along with many others shall miss you. Farewell old friend until the day we meet again.

  • Guest: Nancy Hutchins

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: January 18, 2015

    Faith and Nancy I am so sorry. Was very surprised to hear of Russell’s passing. Know that both of you must be devastated. I baby sit my 3 year old great grand daughter and her dad is in cape today. I wanted to hug your necks and tell you I have fond and funny memories of Russell. He was a delight to work with when he was our clerk in monitoring and Sandy was our supe. Time goes by so very fast. Lots of love and prayers sent your way!

  • Guest: Russell [Jeff] Rose

    From: Marion [former], Illinois

    Date: January 20, 2015

    Knew him well from Jr High through high school as one of “Those Annoying Rose Twins”- his passing is deeply felt but his time with us fondly remembered.