Kenneth E. Russell, Jr.

Kenneth E. Russell, Jr., 61, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Friday, September 11, 2009. He was born on August 13, 1948 in Auburn, AL to parents, Kenneth E. Russell, Sr. and June Russell. He was a graduate of Cocoa Beach High School and Brevard Junior College in Cocoa, FL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Thelma, AL and Cocoa Beach, FL. Mr. Russell worked for St. Vincent de Paul’s originally as a construction worker who ascended the ranks to a manager who trained both mentally and physically disabled people to work for this company. He had been a Boy Scout and played little league as well enjoying surfing. He survived by his son, Miles; daughter, Lena Heal and grandson, Jude; parents, Kenneth and June Russell of Green Cove Springs, FL; brother, David Russell of Starke, FL and sisters, Susan Russell of Fleming Island, FL and Salli Windham of Lake Asbury, FL. A memorial service has been held officiated by Pastor Mike Hailey. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.