Borned February 9, 1956 to LD and Patricia Smith Russell in Indianapolis. Brother to Larry , Debbie , Mike, Arnold, Teresa, Judy and Mary Ann.

Married Renita J Bennett Ray on March 8th, 1989. Father to Andrea And Ryan. Papaw Boo to Drake , Dayton Stone, and Lenore Tyler.

Loved by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.


Friends to many including his best friends, Jerry, Jack, and Harold.

Danny always had a way of making the best of every situation and bless his heart could make any one smile .

He loved his family and would stand behind us no matter what.