Russel Clarke Day, age 78, of Tyler, passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at his home. Graveside services will be held on Friday November 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Sister Springs Baptist Church with Minister Timothy Richburg officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Mr. Day is survived by his children, Nita Gail Day, George Russel Day, and Melissa Day, his brothers, Victor Day, Henry Day, and Brooks Day, and his four special friends, Doris and Zeke Lewis, Nonie and George Day.