Russ Alan Friday, born 4/08/1957, passed away while on his latest adventure on 6/05/2025.

Russ was a thrill seeker up to the very end. He was an avid scuba diver and traveled the world seeking new, exciting places to dive. He made many lifelong friends on these trips. For 30 years, he donated toys and coats for needy children at Christmas. Starting when his daughter cheered for Moore High School, Russ became the go to photographer for Cheer and Pom squad. He did this for 20+ years and captured many candid photos. Russ enjoyed, not so much the travel, but the destination and was always up for a family Disney trip, the more the merrier.

Russ went to OSU at Okmulgee and earned an AA degree in Truck Technician. He has been ASE Certified Master Truck Technician for 35 years. In 1981, started Friday Garage and Truck Repair and has been in business since then. In 2003, he earned an AA degree in Computer Science from OCCC.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Teresa Friday of Moore, OK. Son, Todd J. Friday and his wife Christine and grandchildren, Grant and Lily Friday and Alex Barbier of Bridge Creek. Son Mark S. Chatham and his wife Chelsea and granddaughter Presley Grace of Melissa, Texas. Son-in-law, Chad Teel and his wife Kristin and grandsons Camden and Creed Teel of Newcastle, Ok.Preceded in death by daughter Alexis Teel and grandson Colsen Teel. Russ is survived by one brother, Rex Friday and wife Cathy of McLoud, OK and many loving nieces and nephews. Also survived by a great deal of close friends who became like family.