Shedrick Russell of Philadelphia passed away on March 27, 2025.  He was 64 years old.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Shedrick Russell.  He was also the longtime partner of Evette Cave of Chester.

Shedrick worked as a carpenter for many years.

He is survived by his two children, Tamarah and Rafiq Russell both of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Saleem, Woogie, Dior, and Zahiyyah; and brother, Curtis Russell.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to The Oliver H. Bair Co.  (610) 449-8585

A PRAYER FOR OUR DAD: Dear Shedrick Russell, thank you for all u have done for us as i grew up i remembered you was always there for us no matter what, leading us to become better kids, making sure we got everything we needed in life plus more! U always had us laced with the flyest sneakers, clothes, & all. We never needed cause u made sure we had. You were the best dad! He use to take us on I-95 just to drive the car so fast it made our stomach's tingle lol. it was sooo fun that we enjoyed every second of it together while listening to Lil wayne The Carter album. I thank you for who i am today as a woman! I move just like you, just a female version. I know god had better plans for you, & I accept it and understand that now ur not suffering or going thru any pain that you couldn't handle and we couldn't see what god knew what was happening. I love you dearly dad!!! Your kids forever going to miss you & cherish the life you gave us.

Dear Shedrick Russell, thank you for all u have done for us as i grew up i remembered you was always there for us no matter what, leading us to become better kids, making sure we got everything we needed in life plus more! U always had us laced with the flyest sneakers, clothes, & all. We never needed cause u made sure we had. You were the best dad! He use to take us on I-95 just to drive the car so fast it made our stomach's tingle lol. it was sooo fun that we enjoyed every second of it together while listening to Lil wayne The Carter album. I thank you for who i am today as a woman! I move just like you, just a female version. I know god had better plans for you, & I accept it and understand that now ur not suffering or going thru any pain that you couldn't handle and we couldn't see what god knew what was happening. I love you dearly dad!!! Your kids forever going to miss you & cherish the life you gave us.