The Russell “Rusty” Slough Florida Opportunity Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 in memory of Rusty. The scholarship was established for students from Pasco County, the county where his family-owned citrus farm was located.

Slough was an annual member of the UF Alumni Association and an avid Gator football fan. He was also enjoyed golf and played it for many years.

He passed away in 201