Russell John Shepherd, 75 of Orlando Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 31, 2022. He was born in Rochford, Essex, UK on September 30, 1947 to parents, Charles George Shepherd and Sylvia Rose Auvache. He graduated from Clarks College, Southend on the Sea, UK and has been a resident of Orlando, Florida for the past 35 years.
Russell enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved traveling, taking cruises, visiting the Hard Rock Casino and The Beau Rivage, loved a good meal out and, watching football (soccer for Americans) on Saturdays and Sundays. He had a long, successful career as commercial insurance broker. Most recently owning Chelsea Surplus Underwriters Inc. Russell retired happily in 2015.
Russell is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie Guidry Shepherd; children, Clive (Melanie) Shepherd, Lester Nunez, Julie (Tom) Agutter, Angela Nunez Launer and Stuart (Toni) Shepherd; grandchildren, Blake Launer, Dominic Agutter, Zachary Launer, Charlotte Shepherd, Felicity Agutter and Harper Launer (grandpup); sister, Vanessa Warner and his niece and nephew, Helen Uyes and Graham Warner.