of Little Rock,
December 16, 1919 - August 23, 2015
Johnnie A. Pharis, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 23, 2015. He was born on December 16, 1919 to Phird & Alvia (Daniels) Pharis in Ola, Arkansas.
Johnnie A. Pharis and Barbara A. Bly were married on July 4, 1952. He was of Cherokee Indian heritage, a WWII veteran, a Charter member of the Providence Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. He also attended Little Rock Junior College, now UALR, and was Chief of Audit division for the Pine Bluff Arsenal for 35 years. Johnnie enjoyed photography, genealogy, gardening, traveling, and going out to eat.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Nadale Umphers Pharis. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara, children: John A. Pharis, Jr. (Joy) of College Station, TX, Marilyn (Russell) Stout, of Little Rock, AR, Carolyn (Craig) McCone, of Little Rock, AR, Gary Pharis, of Little Rock, AR, and Joni Pharis, of Little Rock, AR, grandchildren: Scott (Jenny) Pharis, of Chanhassen, MN, Dr. David (Kellie) Pharis, of Atlanta, GA, Amy (Jeff) Lane, of College Station, TX, Dr. Eric Stout, of St. Simon Island, GA, John Taylor Stout, of Little Rock, AR, T.C. McCone, of Little Rock, AR, Wes Clark, of Hot Springs, AR, Nick Pharis, of Little Rock, AR, Chris Pharis, of Fayetteville, AR, Ben Pharis, of Little Rock, AR, great grandchildren: Daniel, Hannah and Nathan Pharis, of Chanhassen, MN, Lizzie and Matthew Pharis, of Katy, TX, Brayden and Carson Carroll, of Atlanta, GA, Jacob and Addison Lane, of College Station, TX and Cameron and Gemma Stout, of St. Simon Island, GA.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27, at 1:00 P.M. with funeral service to follow at 2:00 P.M. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Pkwy., Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300. Entombment will follow after services.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Providence Baptist Church, P.O. Box 21035, Little Rock, AR 72223 or Arkansas Food Bank at www.arkansasfoodbank.org/
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
Mrs. Pharis, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Pharis passing. Please except our sincerest condolences from all of us here at the Quality Inn & Suites.
I want to offer my condolences to the family of Johnnie Pharis. I last saw Johnnie in 2000 at the Pharis Family Reunion that was organized by Jerry Pharis. I had travelled with my wife and one son to the reunion and was very impressed with the genealogical records Johnnie had compiled over the years. Johnny and my father, Kenneth Pharis, were 1st cousins. It is my hope that I may be able to connect with the family and share family records some day. God bless all the family at this time of loss.
Barbara, Vade told me about the passing of Johnnie. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss.
I don't remember you very well, but mom (Margarette Adams) had pictures of you from years ago.
Please accept mine and Bob's sympathy for your family.
Mrs. Pharis, Marilyn, Carolyn and Gary, my deepest condolences and prayers for your family. The last few days have had me thinking of our time at Lakeshore and many wonderful memories. Blessings on you all.
With love,
Linda
John and family,
We are thinking of you all with care and concern during this difficult time.
Gary, Joni, Wes, Nick, Chris & Ben, & Mrs. Pharis,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Husband/Father/Grandfather. He was a wonderful man to be around and I know my children had a great time the few times they stayed over at their house. I remember my Ben coming home with a sack & pockets full of candy after a Halloween evening in the neighborhood. I am sure that Grandpa & Grandma supplemented the supply. Please accept our prayers and well wishes in your time of grief. Love to all, Helena & Gerry, Chris & Ben Schulze
Will miss you! I (Peggy) remember you and your wife as I grew up on Archwood Dr. Pat and I also remember seeing you at Denny's on Sunday's.
Gary, my thoughts and prayers are with and your family in this time of sorrow. John/Nan/Marsha
Gary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time.
Barbara & Family:
My prayers are with you, the kids and Grands. Johnnie was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. I know you will miss him greatly, but he now has earned his eternal reward.
Can't see you today because of illness. But will be contacting you soon.
Love to all.
Linda & Girls
Carolyn, I know this is a tough time for you. Keeping you in my prayers.
It was always a pleasure to be around uncle Johnny, he will be missed. Love Dave and Sandy
Dear Gary and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We so loved Johnnie.
Fred and Kathy Findley
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
M & C, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am remembering many wonderful times with your family growing up. BFFs!
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. My love to you all.