Russell Lee Shepherd
45, of Martinsville, passed away on April 17, 2025 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Russell was born on July 24, 1979 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A gentle giant, Russell was a private man, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. It has been said, when you met Russell, he was a loyal friend as well as having a positive impact upon many lives, that will never be forgotten. He also enjoyed watching movies, WWE Wrestling, often cheering on his favorite, Hulk Hogan as well as gaming and playing his favorite online games, The Derby and Hay Day.
He was preceded in death by his Uncle Gary, whom he was very close with.
He is survived by his mother, Tammy (Downey) Shepherd; Aunts and Uncles, Donnie “Doc” Roberts and his wife Cindy, Billy Downey and his wife Laurie, Mike Jeffrey, Pam Downey, as well as many nieces and nephews who will miss Russell dearly.
Family and friends will gather in celebration of Russell’s life on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2:00pm- 4:00pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, with memorial services beginning at 4:00pm Saturday, May 3rd in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Russell’s memory to the Little Red Door Cancer Agency, 1801 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, https://www.littlereddoor.org/ .
1 John 5:11 states: “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Celebration of Life:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
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The HayDay community loved you so much and will never ever forget you.
One of the best friends that I never met. Even though we never had the pleasure of meeting in person, I always felt like I knew you from the very first moment we connected. Through the Hayday community we became friends in the game, had lots of laughter in streams that we were part of and generally had some good times through our online connection. I will miss your humor, your kindness to all but mostly I will miss your generosity and giving spirit. Watch over us all, we will never forget you. Soar with the angels my friend.
“Russell, our dear friend, you will be greatly missed by not just the US people that you played Hay Day with but from all over the globe. UK, Germany, Eqypt, India, Japan and Australia just to name a few. You always greeted everyone as a mod and as just a viewer. You were always there to help out everyone. Although we only knew you through the game content, everyone has expressed deep love for you and you will be greatly missed. You were all heart, our dear Russell. Will miss you forever.”
I was privileged to be a part of Russell’s “Hay Day Family”. His caring and sharing method of gaming led many of us to call him “Rescue Russell”. In streams his welcoming attitude, humor and generosity were always present. He left his mark on our community. He will be sadly missed and always remembered.
I am so sorry for your loss. Russell was one of the best people I have ever met. He was everyone’s friend, and could make any day better with his positive attitude. He will be missed!