Gary Elwynn Phillips, Sr., 70, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away March 1, 2016. He was born August 3, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late John Dennis Phillips and Marie Hall.
Gary retired from Arkansas Labeling. He loved dirt track racing and was a Nascar fan.
Preceding Gary in death are his parents and son, Benji Pearson.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Diane Marie Phillips of Bauxite, Arkansas; sons, Gary Phillips, Jr. of Bauxite, Arkansas, Kevin Ireland of Illinois, and Billy Pearson of Haskell, Arkansas; daughter, Rose Marie Kyle of Bauxite, Arkansas; sister, Kim Nobles and husband Ted of Hot Springs, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and many other family members and friends who loved Gary and will miss him always.
Family will hold memorial service at a later date. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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