Russell Dean Meggs

Russell Dean Meggs of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 22, 1952 in Lake Village, the son of the late William Levi and Helen Maurice Abbott Meggs. He was a retired conductor for Union Pacific Railroad and a member of the Masonic Lodge 260. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Mr. Meggs died Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 74.

In his early years, Russell enjoyed helping his neighbors, driving their tractors, and helping them farm which led to him becoming a commercial pilot. He also enjoyed railroads, trains and driving locomotives.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors: wife, Lorrie Long Meggs; daughter, Brooke Meggs both of Sheridan; brothers, Glen Meggs (Betsy) of Dallas, Texas, David Meggs (Debra) of Traskwood and a host of extended family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Knights Templar Eye Foundation, P.O. Box 271118, Flower Mound, Texas 75027-1118. 1-214-888-0220