Russell M. Sheppard, Sr., 64, of
Cedarville, died in the emergency room of South Jersey Regional Hospital
on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. He had been in failing health for the past 5
months.
The husband of Otie Sutton Sheppard, he was born in Bridgeton and was
the son of the late Melvin W. Sheppard and Alberta Schaffer Sheppard. He
had been a resident of Cedarville for most of his life. He had formerly
resided in the Back Neck Section of Fairton.
Prior to his retirement Russell had been employed with Raritan
Engineering Co. in Millville. Before that he had worked for the former
Bridgeton Dye & Finishing Co. in Bridgeton for 18 years. He had also
been a self employed farmer.
He was a member of Evening Star Lodge # 97, F. & A. M. of Cedarville and
had served two terms as Master of the Lodge. He loved to hunt, fish and
spend time with his grandchildren. He also liked to spend time at his
cabin in West Virginia.
Besides his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Terri A. Sheppard,
Fairton; three sons, Russell M. Sheppard, Jr., Cedarville; Michael E.
Sheppard, Vineland and Robert A. Sheppard, Cedarville; one brother,
Phillip D. Sheppard, Kentucky; one sister, Carolyn Cook, Vineland and
seven grandchildren, Dylan Sheppard, Chelsea Sheppard, Renee Sheppard,
Russell Sheppard, III, Brandon Sheppard, Delaney Sheppard and Austin
Loper.
Funeral services will be held in the PADGETT FUNERAL 160 Main Street,
Cedarville, on Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, at 11:00 O’clock. Burial will
be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville. A viewing will be held at the
funeral home on Wednesday morning between 9:00 and 11:00 O’clock.
Written condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home
website at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
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