Hartley B Phillips age 94, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born Tuesday, February 2, 1926, in Laurel, Mississippi.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery on Hwy 29 N. in Ellisville. Bro. Roy Crouch will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church for 75 years. He was a World War II Veteran of the US Army serving from 1944 until 1946. He was a retired carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Flem and Etta Phillips; His wife of 67 years Marie Phillips; two brothers; James Phillips and Don Phillips; two sisters; Catherine Walters and Rachel Bell.
Survivors include two daughters; Lynn (Terry) Herrington, Janet (Randy) Smith; four sons; Harvey (Diane) Phillips, Harlon (Joan) Phillips, Paul (Joan) Phillips and Michael (Gina) Phillips. 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Michael Keene, Brian Mott, Jason Phillips, Kyle Windham, Brad Murray and Clifton Pitts.
The family would like to thank MS Home Care and Lindsey with Halcyon Hospice for the care of our Dad.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com
