of Paris, AR
April 4, 1934 - August 29, 2017
Bobby Allen Phillips, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home in Paris. He was born on April 4, 1934 to his parents, Fred and Thelma (Lee) Phillips, was a graduate of Paris High School where he was very active in sports and achieved All State in football. He attended the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville and later entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at Dachau, Germany.
After his service, Bobby, worked with his brother-in-law building grain elevators and then he began his 30 year career building power plants with Sargent and Lundy Engineers of Chicago. After his retirement, he returned to Paris and lived here until his death. Bobby was loved by his grandchildren and loved teaching them how to fish and play golf where he actively played at Little Creek Golf Course.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Fred, Jr. and Lanthus, two sisters, Faye Ross and Margie Seifert.
He is survived by his wife, Margie (Buss) for 62 years; five children, Darlette Knight and Kevin of Bainbridge Island, Washington; Joan Yoest and Gary of Magnolia, Texas; Monte Phillips and Tanya of Janesville, Wisconsin; Anthony Phillips and Heidi of Appleton, Wisconsin and Gregory Phillips and Christine of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; fourteen grandchildren; a sister, Wanda Wills of New Orleans, Louisiana and many nieces and nephews.
Rosary service will be held at Roller Funeral Home, Friday, September 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and the funeral mass will be said at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbeares will be his grandsons, Mitch Phillips, Stanley Phillips, Jack Phillips, Sam Phillips, Tyler Knight and Corey Yoest. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paris.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris
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Blake and Julie Budrow
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Monte,
Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
DW
Thursday, August 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
phyllis pennington
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Sorry about my favorite uncle. P
Phyllis pennington
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Condolences to Margie and all my cousins
Phyllispennington
Thursday, August 31, 2017
David Buss
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
I remember Bobby would always be willing to take me fishing when I was a kid. He will be greatly missed. Margie I'm so sorry for the loss to you and your family.
Gwen Gray Newkirk
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Margie and family: I was saddened to learn of Bobby's passing after fighting such a long courageous battle. He was a special friend to all of us in the class of 1952. We shall miss his happy disposition and heartfelt laughter as we gather for our yearly get together coming up soon. I pray that our Lord will walk with you as you learn to live without him. May God bless each of you with comfort, strength and peace. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Gwen Newkirk