Russell Junior Riggs

W as born January 4, 1952, in Dexter, MO to Bertha M. (Wallace) & Marvin Riggs. He passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at home in New Madrid, MO, at the age of 70 years and 15 days.

R ussell married his sweetheart, Sandy Pfuehler, on October 11, 1980, in New Madrid, MO. Preceding him in death were his parents, Bertha M. (Wallace) Riggs in February 1998, and Marvin Riggs, 1973, also preceding him in death was one brother, Ronald Dean Riggs.

R ussell served his community as alderman for New Madrid for many years. He was always there helping people and being very active in his community. Russell served in the Army National Guard from 1970 -1976 He spent many years playing music with The Dirt Road Express, and music was one of his many loves. He could be found "riding around", he enjoyed his time on the levee and in the bottoms, loved shooting squirrels, and was once an avid duck hunter. Riggs Construction, along with woodworking, was also an important part of his life, and he spent many years providing valuable services to the people of the community with his knowledge of carpentry. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Sandy Riggs of New Madrid, MO, his son; Jonathan Riggs (Candace) of New Madrid, MO, daughters; Rachell Riggs, Julia York (Rodney), Jessie Harris (Jim), and Melissa Harris (Arlen Pixley), all of New Madrid, MO, his brother; Bobby (Karen) Riggs of Milan, TN, 14 beloved grandchildren, and a host of many other relatives and very dear friends.

Funeral Services for  70  year old Russell Junior Riggs , of  New Madrid, MO

Will be conducted   Thursday Feb. 3, 2022   at    11:00 A.M.     at the   New Madrid Methodist Church

With Rev.  G.L. Keene and Rev. Terry Lippstreu      Officiating

Burial will be in the  Mounds Park   Cemetery  with full military rites

Mr. Russell Junior Riggs died  Saturday Jan. 29, 2022  at  his in Home,  in New Madrid, MO

Visitation will begin Wednesday Feb. 2, 2022 from  5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.    at the  Methodist Church New Madrid, Mo