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Russell Iida, 57, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a short illness.

Russell was born in Lihue, Hawaii on November 24, 1962 to Steven and Mervilyn K. (Iwasaki) Iida, his father survives in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated in 1980 from Kapaa High School in Hawaii. Russell married Laura J. (Miller) in Bluffton, IN on July 25, 1987, she survives in Bluffton.

He was manager of United Airlines Ft. Wayne, IN division for many years, and was currently a driver for TMC of Des Moines, Iowa. Russell was a member of Bluffton Church of the Nazarene, where he was active with Sunday school and was a worship team member. He enjoyed singing, playing his guitar, he was an avid golfer, collecting model airplanes. During his college years, he was a member of a men's quartet called Common Bond. What brought him the most joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren and his grand fur puppy, "Kekoa". Russell never met a stranger and would always greet you with a "big smile".

In addition to his father and his wife, Russell is survived by a son; Justin S. Iida, three daughters; Jackie (Brandon) Lortie, Jasmine Iida and Jillian (Fiance' Reggie Garrett) Iida, all of Bluffton, two grandchildren; Brielle and Emmett Lortie of Bluffton,  three sisters; Stephanie Nago and Renee Yamashiro, both of Kapa'a, Hawaii and Nalani Yoshida or Waipahu, Hawaii, and his step mother; Nikki Iida of Honolulu, Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his mother, and stepfather; Take Yamashiro.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Goodwin – Cale &  Harnish  Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Tim Miller will officiate services.

For everyone's safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for funeral services. During the current COVID 19 guidelines, we are only allowed a limited number of people in the building at a time. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

Memorials contributions in Russell's memory may be made to Illumin8 Ministries.