of Greenbrier, AR
March 8, 1937 - May 14, 2024
Richard Stephen (Dick) Russ, Jr. left his earthly family to join his heavenly family on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The oldest of four children, Dick was born on March 8, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to the late Richard and Margaret Russ, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his brother, George Russ and his precious granddaughters, Amy and Emile Bright. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Peggy Ann Russ; daughters, Jeanne Love (Ray), Teri McMoran, Stephanie Brown (Scott), Cindy Hartman (Kevin); grandchildren, Michael McMoran (Kelly), Aaron McMoran (Cortney), Ethan McMoran (Krissy), Kobie McKnight (Cody), Katie Hull (Jackson), Cayden Hartman, Kayleigh Brown, Terry Love (Tammy), Shelley Love; great-grandchildren, Anna Marie Love, Clarke, Hazel, Joan and Baker McMoran; brother, Kent Russ (Susan); sister, Kathy Johnson (Bob); sister-in-law, Jeri Rowe; brother-in-law, J.E. Rowe; many nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.
During his early teenage years, Dick moved to Benton, Arkansas where he played football, basketball and ran track for the Benton Panthers. His senior year, he joined the Navy Reserves. After graduating from Benton High School, he attended Henderson State University where he met Peggy and married her as quickly as he could! A few years later, Dick graduated from UALR's first graduating class with a BA in Business. He managed Goodyear stores for several years before deciding to open up his own business with L.G. Reynolds-Russ and Reynolds Furniture in Conway, Arkansas. Eventually the two chose to have their own stores and Dick's locations became Russ Furniture of Conway and Morrilton. During this time, Dick was an outstanding member of the Arkansas Furniture Association and won several awards for his commitment to excellence in furniture sales. Dick joined the Conway Noon Optimist Club when he moved to Conway and helped start the Optimist Pee Wee Football program in Conway. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
Dick devoted his life to his family, making sure his children and grandchildren had a great life. He and Peggy spent many hours attending whatever academic, sport or recreational event his children and grandchildren were involved in throughout the years. He loved chaperoning Young Life and church youth group ski trips where he enjoyed teaching teenagers and adults how to snow ski. But more than anything you would catch Dick on the lake fishing any time of the day. Fishing has always been a passion of his but especially when he gave up golf. Dick always found time for a good fishing spot. Along with fishing, came camping with his camping buddies. He and Peggy traveled all over the U.S. with this wonderful group of camping friends. Dick also looked forward to his extended family's Russ Reunion every two years. Spending a week with his relatives from all over the country thrilled his heart.
A very special thanks goes to the staff of Davita Dialysis, Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation, Baptist Health Hospital and Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and support of Dick and his family.
The Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, May 21st at Springhill Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Visitation is 12:30-2pm with the service from 2-3pm. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Michael McMoran, Aaron McMoran, Ethan McMoran, Cayden Hartman, Cody Mcknight and Jackson Hull.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to send memorials to:
Springhill Baptist Church Youth Fund, 25 Hwy 287, Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058
Light of the World Scholarship Fund, 318 Castleberry Road, Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058
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24 Condolence(s)
Randy Bear Floriani
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
I worked at Russ Furniture while attending UCA back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Owe a lot to the Russ Family. He was a great guy. My condolences Peggy.
Valerie Kelley Hayes
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Hugs and prayers to you all. Lots of good memories back in the YoungLife days..
Chuck Hope
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Dick was a great man and will be missed by everyone that knew him. I was privileged to work with Dick and his brother George at Havertys Furniture in the 90’s. My favorite thing about Dick was being able to fish with him in the early mornings and making it to work later that day. I always enjoyed getting phone calls from him later in life. Fish on my friend.
Karen Thompson Francis
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
My sincere condolences are with you all at this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee Decker
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Mr. Russ was truly an amazing man. I enjoyed my time with him and all of his girls. I am so very sorry for your loss as I know it is great. My prayers are with you all during this time and hope for comfort in the coming days and weeks as you process his passing. All my love to your family.
Larry and Peggy Sparks
Monday, May 20, 2024
Peggy,
Larry and I are so sorry for your loss of Dick! Prayers for you and the girls!
Peggy Sparks
Mark and Christie Paladino
Monday, May 20, 2024
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss of your precious father and husband. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
james mullenax
Monday, May 20, 2024
REST IN PEACE
JAMES MULLENAX
Becky Elder Matthews
Sunday, May 19, 2024
I am sorry to hear of Dick’s passing .
My love and condolences to all of you.
Becky and Bill
Kathleen Cargill
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Teri-
Your father must’ve been a fantastic man because he certainly has a fantastic daughter in you.
Much love to you and your family,
Kathleen
Curt and Karen Straub
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Our Prayers and love to you, Peggy and Family. We both have always looked forward to our visits and experiencing your wonderful "Southern " Hospitality! Dick and I could talk "sports" all day long. We will dearly miss his presence in our lives.
Gayla Chapman
Friday, May 17, 2024
Peggy..so very sorry for your loss..
GOD bless and give you and your family peace.
Sheila
Friday, May 17, 2024
Sending hugs and prayers; lots of sweet memories with this precious family.
Joe Kates
Friday, May 17, 2024
Dick was a very special person.He was always trying to help people any way he could.He will be missed by all who knew him.
Laura Dunston
Friday, May 17, 2024
Dick was a big part of our lives and will be greatly missed. I know he will have a front row seat watching all of us at our next family reunion!! We love you all, and hopefully you all can be at peace knowing he is at peace.
Karen Newland
Friday, May 17, 2024
Sending hugs and prayers to you and your sweet family. We love y’all!
Mary Catherine Flanagin Glover
Friday, May 17, 2024
Sending hugs and prayers!
Andy Bloxom
Friday, May 17, 2024
I think I still have the bruises from a couple of those YL ski trips! Prayers as you celebrate a life well lived with the assurance of the reunion to come.
Randy Jones
Friday, May 17, 2024
Hate to hear this, talked to this man a lot during my furniture days. To the family my prayers are with y’all at this time.
Terry Clifton
Friday, May 17, 2024
Peggy , my thoughts & prayers for you and the girls.
Love Terry
Ceceilia Rea Norman
Friday, May 17, 2024
Peggy, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless each of you during this trying time
Maggie and Joe Weakley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
We loved you cousin Dick more than you ever knew. Maggie will really miss talking to you on the phone. Loved playing golf with you and many years ago skiing together. Loved and cherished our every 2 years of family reunions. So blessed we got to see you a couple of weeks ago. Our love and blessings to Peggy and all of the family.
God Bless and lots of hugs,
Maggie and Joe
Marilyn Lindsay
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Our prayers and love to all our family. We will be with you in spirit . I will miss Dick so much but know he is out of pain. Love you all.
Judith Quinn
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Jeanne I was saddened when I heard about your Dad. Prayers for you and the entire family during this difficult time.