Pastor Russell Leon Sheppard of Pelham, Ga, passed on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Bloominglight Baptist Church, 3502 Mill Pond Rd., Pelham, Ga., Dr. Charles Gilbert, Pastor-Officiating. Burial will follow in Pelham Memorial Gardens.

He will be out for public viewing Friday, 5PM-7PM