Bernard Gregory Phillips
1933 - 2012
Bernard Gregory Phillips
1933 - 2012
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A Celebration of Life for Bernard Gregory "Bernie" Phillips of Gassville, Arkansas, will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:00am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Cotter, Arkansas, with Dr. Terry Moser, officiating.
Bernie passed away February 5, 2012, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 78. He was born October 19, 1933, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Dana and Elva Phillips. He married Virgie Nell Murray on July 3, 1959, at Redoak, Texas. He was a buyer for Big Blue Stores and was a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Kansas. Bernard lived in Gassville, Arkansas since 1995, moving from Seymour, Indiana. He was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and West Baxter County Food Bank. He enjoyed golfing and fishing with his friends.
Bernie is survived by one daughter, Wendy Hendricks of Indianapolis, IN; two sons, Dana Phillips of Virginia Beach, VA and Michael (Carol) Simmons of Forney, TX; 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Entombment will be at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to the West Baxter County Food Bank.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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Ali Phillips
March 8, 2012
I miss you Grandpa.... :( I think about you everyday, I always cry, Whenever i got a chance to see you i would always have a good time, laugh, and catch up but now your gone and i feel empty, depressed, and i love you!
Michael Simmons
February 19, 2012
My thoughts are with you. We will love you always.
VAC
February 8, 2012
To the family: As you grieve of sadness may the "hearer of prayer" help you to endure this time of sorrow and grant you peace. My deepest condolences. (Psalms 65:2)
Phil/Kathy Phillips
February 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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