Gary Marvin Phillips Obit
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Gary Marvin Phillips
Jan 22, 1947 - Mar 7, 2019
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©The Stilwell Democrat Journal
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Submitted
by Jan Grooms
Gary Marvin
Phillips was born on January 22, 1947 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to G.W. “Chief”
and Violet Lucille “Bobby” (Reeves) Phillips of Watts, Oklahoma. He departed
this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas at 72 years of
age.
Gary graduated from Watts in
1965 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served for 4 years in Germany, where
he began his trucking career. After his stint in the Army, Gary started
hauling freight from coast to coast for a living. He retired in 2014 after
55 years.
Gary enjoyed NASCAR, playing
cards, watching old westerns and spending time at the Casino.
He will be missed, remembered
and loved by all of his family and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by
both parents and his brother, Ronald Keith Phillips of Watts.
He is survived by a loving
family that includes his daughters: Nikki Hammer and husband Chris of
Westville, Shirlene Phillips of Mesa, Ariz., grandchildren: Clinton Birge,
Jr., of Siloam Springs, Ark., Kelsey Birge of Brushy, Dakota Wilson of El
Dorado, Kan., Kimisha Wilson, Camrin Wilson, Patrick Wilson, all of
Westville, four great-grandsons: Christian, Chandler, Calyb Winkworth,
Kyller Bradley, siblings: Patricia Haddock and husband Rod of Verdigris,
Sandra Scott of Siloam Springs, Ark., Darrell “Tooter” Phillips of
Tahlequah, Mark “Tuffy” Phillips, Nancy “Missy” Sisco and husband Greg, of
West Siloam Springs, Corbett Phillips and wife Sheila of Rogers, Ark.
Gary is also survived by many,
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Roberts & Hart Chapel, Westville with Bro. Jim
Beavers officiating.
Interment followed at Phillips Cemetery, Westville.
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