Russell Earegood
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Russell L. Earegood, 51, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home.
Born November 19, 1973, to Elmer and Loretta (Heick) Earegood in Flint, MI, he was raised in Lincoln. Russell learned the Masonry trade at a young age from the Hale Masonry (Jim and Howard Hale). Throughout his life he was able to use the skills he learned from them to support and provide for his family. He was able to pass these skills on to his eldest son, Ryan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and showing his kids the work he had done.
Russell is survived by three children, Ryan (McKenzie LaFave) Earegood, Katy Earegood, and Robert Earegood, four grandchildren, Myera and Millie Earegood, Addyson Lilly, and Kingston Wakeman, his sister Tonya Marie (Joe) Lusher, of Phoenix, AZ, his brother, Mike (Destiny) Heick of Phoenix, AZ, and the mother of his children, Dana Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Loretta Earegood, his grandson, Blaze Bee Lilly, and his sister, Denise Ann Earegood.
Russell is at GIllies Funeral Home, Lincoln, where visitation will be Friday, November 21, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 7:30 PM.
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