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Russell D. Daves

January 8, 1946 - January 14, 2023
Visitation
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Monday 1/16, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Memorial
Ford Memorial Chapel at First Baptist Church
Lubbock, TX 79401
Tuesday 1/17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Russell Durwood Daves, long-time Lubbock attorney, met his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2023, at age 77.  Russell was born in Sterling City, TX to Gordon & Marie Rhoden Daves on January 8, 1946. The family later moved to Kerrville, TX where he was baptized into the Baptist Church at age nine.Continue Reading

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Artie, Julie, and Kathy Wilkowsky left a message on January 16, 2023:
Linda Taylor left a message on January 23, 2023:
Oh Dear Ann, Maggie & Jaquie & family! We are so shocked and saddened to just now hear of the loss of your precious Russell. What an honorable man who passionately loved his girls and family! We had not seen him in a number of years but we alway respected him and appreciated his advice on occasion. We have already missed the visitation at this point but please know that you all are in our prayers! Praise God for a life well lived! Linda and Ronnie Taylor
Rhonda Kosloskie left a message on January 22, 2023:
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann, Jaqui and Megan. Russell was an awesome boss & attorney, and gave me a chance when I was just 17 yrs old. I learned alot working for him, and got to know you and the girls when they were just toddlers! He will be truly missed.
With Our Condolences, Dennis & Molly left a message on January 17, 2023:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Russ was one of a kind!
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Alan Daves, Brother left a message on January 17, 2023:
Russell D. Daves: Overcomer By Al Daves: His Brother If you want to know what an “overcomer” looks like, consider the life of my younger brother, Russell Daves. He cheated death twice before he was 10 years old: 1. He contracted Polio at age 4, when it was the “plague” of the 40’s and early 50’s, before there was a “true” vaccine. 2. He was 6 when he opened the rear car door of an old 1930’s car while it was traveling to San Angelo one day, and was flung on to the highway and into a ditch. Those were the days of “suicide rear doors” that hinged “backward” and would blow open while driving and eject the passenger. He survived. Russell had a “near death” experience parachuting into high line wires, survived several car crashes (his fault probably), risked his life numerous times as a “test pilot” for the numerous airplanes he engineered, built and flew. He took me up once, and that was enough! Evil Knievel with wings he was! Seemingly born with a chip on his soldier, Russell was intent on not walking in my shadow, and became an argumentative, rebellious, social non-conformist trouble maker in his teen age years. (He was preparing to be a Lawyer) Because he was more intelligent than his teachers in high school (he thought, and probably was as it turned out), he disdained school and after a dust up “semi assault” on the Principal, my 16 year old brother was offered two choices by the Kerrville Police Chief, a neighbor and close family friend. 1. Jail 2. The Army Russell chose wisely and enlisted with Uncle Sam. And his world changed, for the better. Discipline which he had lacked early on, respect for authority and a new outlook on life became a motivating force that propelled him into college, law school, and a successful marriage with Ann and two wonderful daughters. Rest in Peace brother, and try not to wreck anything in Heaven with your “new set of wings.”
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Anonymous left a message on January 16, 2023:
Russ was truly one of a kind and we were so fortunate to know him and learn from him. He will forever be remembered with admiration. With love & hugs,
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Love, Henry Middle School left a message on January 15, 2023:
We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
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Lynn Chilton left a message on January 15, 2023:
I met the Daves many years ago when I began doing lawn maintenance for them at their house in Lubbock and at the house in Ransom Canyon. From the beginning I had a deep respect for Russell. I always called him Mr Daves and one day after doing some work for him at the law office we were sitting in his office and he told me Lynn you can call me Russell you don’t have to call me Mr Daves. I never told him but I always looked up to him and felt like I could ask for his advice for legal dealings. He was always there for me and in several ways I was there for he and Ann. He was a gentle giant of a man. I will always remember him as a good friend. My heart is heavy with his passing but I know God has called him to do His work in heaven. I am going to miss you Mr Daves. Peace be with you and your family. I hope to meet up with you again one day and hug your neck and do some catching up.
Jennifer Moore left a message on January 15, 2023:
You meant so much to my family , in the way of your friendship , and the good stories you always had to tell about my farther , tell him hello for me
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Wayne and ReDonna Stone Newman left a message on January 15, 2023:
Dearest Ann,Jacque,and Meaghan with deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband and Daddywe love you
Blue Skies was purchased for the family of Russell Daves by Wayne and ReDonna Stone Newman. Send Flowers
Brent & Sherry Berry left a message on January 15, 2023:
I meant Russell in 1973. Became great friend, and had a lot of the Adventures together. Russell taught me how to skydive, and paddle a canoe Down the Rio Grand River. To scuba diving in Honduras.
Vanessa Moffett Reales left a message on January 15, 2023:
I am so sorry for your loss. May peace be with your family. I’m very glad I got to scuba dive with Russ once!
Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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