November 27, 2021, 76, Goldsboro –
On November 27th, 2021, Russell Stuart Daughtrey died peacefully in his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina, surrounded by friends and family and his wife of 54 years, JoAnn Edwards Daughtrey. Russell was born in Isle of Wight County on October 5th, 1945 and was preceded in death by his Father Marvin Stuart Daughtrey, Mother Sarah Virginia Daughtrey, and Granddaughter Tori Klages. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and golfing with friends and family. He was known for being a craftsman and fixing just about anything when he put his mind to it. Russell worked for Bobby Keen’s Custom Built homes out of Suffolk, VA and was a superintendent of Smithfield Packing. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and served his country well.
In addition to his wife, Russell is survived by his son Timothy Stuart Daughtrey and Wife Connie Bryant Daughtrey, Daughter Kimberly Daughtrey Klages and Husband William Richard Klages, along with his brother David Kent Daughtrey and wife Nancy Daughtrey and sister Betty Daughtrey Ellis. He had six grandchildren Courtney, Tim Jr, BJ, Cameron, and Josie and six great grandchildren Eli, Liam, Noah, Braylen, Avery, and Adalyn and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Seymour Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 30th at 6:00pm. Funeral Service will follow at 7 pm in the chapel. The graveside will be Wednesday, December 1st at Bethany Cemetery in Smithfield, VA at 1:00pm. Family will receive friends at the Daughtrey residence 382 Perkins Mill Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
