Russell David Insley Jr.

Russell David Insley Jr. ("Dave or Bud"), age 89, of Selbyville, DE departed Monday, December 2, 2024, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born and raised in Washington, DC and was the son of the late Russell David Insley Sr and Minnie Lois (Hope) Insley.
Dave or Bud, as family and friends called him, graduated in1955 from the Kendall School for the Deaf in Washington D.C. After long career he retired as a Linotype Operator (then computer operator) for the Government Printing Office, he and his second wife became permanent residents of the Delaware/Maryland Coastal Communities area for the last 30 years. David being deaf was actively involved in the Deaf community as member of the Delaware Deaf Seniors Citizens group. He also participated and coordinated in another group the Deaf Men's Breakfast Club meeting biweekly at various diners in the coastal area and referred to as one of the "OGs" of the area's deaf community. He was very passionate about his hobby of model railroading including scenery layouts collecting trains of all shapes and sizes both indoor and outdoor types. Pontoon boating and football (Washington) were also some his favorite pastimes.
He is survived by his son, Mark D. Insley of Selbyville, DE (San Diego, CA); first wife, Patricia L. Richey; two nephews and a niece and their children and grandchildren, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his second wife of over 40 years, Edna S. Insley in 2017; his younger brother, Jeff Lynn Insley in 2006; and his older sister, Anne Lucille Thomas in 2021.
An informal celebration of life service is to be arranged at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deaf Seniors of America. www.deafseniors.us