Gerald Wayne Phillips Jr.

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Gerald Wayne Phillips Jr.

35, a resident of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away January 7, 2007, at his home in Bentonville.
He was born January 27, 1971 at Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Gerald and Peggy Phillips.

Gerald was employed by Sam’s Club in the Marketing Department. He was a member of the Porsche Club where he was a past officer. He graduated Lincoln High School in 1989. Gerald attended the University of Arkansas and the Yyazigi Language Schools in San Paulo City, Brazil; where he taught English, and fluently spoke Portuguese and Spanish. Gerald loved to travel, some of his trips took him to Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay, and Peru.

Survivors include his Father and Mother Gerald and Peggy Phillips of Morrow, Arkansas; two sisters, Lisa Provence and husband Rodney of Morrow, Arkansas; and Laura Phillips of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his maternal grandparents Ken and Mary Butler of Morrow, Arkansas; two nieces Leah and Lori Beth Provence; two nephews, Garret, and Gavin Provence. The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 12, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Cameron Hudson and Carl Page officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery Morrow, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gerald Wayne Phillips Jr. Memorial fund in care of any Arvest Bank account # 0017545150

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Guinio, David Dozier, Kenneth “Doc” Thompson, Steve Sawyer, Roy Phillips, and Chris Marion.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.

Funeral Service

Friday, January 12, 2007
2:00 pm

Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Visitation

Thursday, January 11, 2007
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas the family will be present

Final Resting Place

Antioch Cemetery

General

Date of Birth: Jan 27, 1971

Date of Death: Jan 7, 2007

Age: 35

Documents

Memorial Folder

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Gerald & Peggy, You have been in our prayers since the moment we heard about Gerald Wayne. I pray that God will give you peace and strength to sustain you. Love, Jane & Tim

Tim & Jane Hazlewood - Friend

Phillips Family: I'm sorry that I have no fancy poems or big words to confort you. Just know that Gerald is my friend. I visited with Gerald in Siloam at Atwoods. After not seeing each other for about 10yrs we just talked about everything under the sun. About how we were getting older, classmates, kids, ect. I really enjoyed our visit. Bobbi Jo

Bobbi Jo Brown - Classmate, Friend

Gerald was the most honest and nicest and one of the truest best friend I have ever had. I will miss him temendously. May he rest in peace and God bless him.

Charlyn Newburn - Best Friend

Gerald and I worked together at Wal-Mart. He was a wonderfully kind and delightful man, I will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Christine

Christine Smith - Friend

I have known Gerald (D nick name Charlyn and I gave him) for 10 years. He was always fun to be around with and we always shared plenty of laughs together. I will miss him greatly but he will always have a special place in my heart. I will also miss having lunch with him.

Karla Vasquez - Friend

I am so sorry for you loss. Gerald was a wonderful person, and friend. He had such a wonderful sense of humor. I will always remember him fondly. Donna

Donna Schork - Classmate Friend

Rob and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Gerald and I graduated a few years apart at Lincoln and I always remember him to be such a great person and full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rob And Rhonda Hulse - Classmate And Family Friend

"G" as Becky and I called him, was an awesome guy. He was so full of life and was up for anything. He had a beautiful spirit. We had some really great times together. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam Harris-Coyle - Friend

Will have you all in my Prayers.

Blendia Curtis - Friend Of Mother

What a guy! We knew him when we lived in Noel, Mo. because of my sister. We owned a bar there, and he and Charlyn dropped in a few times. I was just asking her about Gerald a month or so ago. My heart goes out to the family as well as to ALL his friends. He will be missed by so many.

Terri And Cliff Winchester - Friend, Also Charlyn's Sister

Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed by the class of 1989.

Cindy (guess) Hamilton - Classmate Of 1989

I want you all to know your in my thoughts and prayers. I know there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you are feeling during this difficult time. Gerald touched many lives and when he did he stayed in your heart. He was a very special person in my life and I will always have a special place for him in my heart.

Carolyn Soehner - Friend

Gerald always had a smile on his face. It was a smile like no-one elses. He will be greatly missed. God Bless Gerald, his family, and his friends.

Michelle Cohea - Friend

I will miss you very much. You were a great friend.

Sandra Biddle - Friend

A great guy and a great friend. He will be missed by many. Always knew how to put a smile on my face.

Stephanie Farrer - Friend

Vince & Alicia Wofford - Friend

HE'LL LIVE IN MY MEMORIES FOREVER. WHAT A GREAT FRIEND, SWATTIN' WASPS, SHOOTIN SNAPPIN' TURTLES, STAYING UP ALL NIGHT, JUST TALKIN'. GERALWAYNE, I'LL MISS YOU, YOUR FRIEND, RANDY.

Randy Rogahn And Family - Friend

Dear Peggy and Gerald, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart still loves you like those little kids we once were! My thoughts and prayers will be with you during your time of grief. With Much Love Susie Galloway Davis

Susie Galloway Davis - Friend

Gerald's unexpected death has left a terrible void in the hearts of all at Sam's Club 4969 who knew, respected and loved him. Gerald, you are missed and not a day has passed without Associates and Managers talking about you. We are mourning the loss of a vital and respected person. Mr and Mrs. Phillips; you are in our prayers and thoughts.

Esmarie Swart-Hensley - Sam's Club 4969 Personnel Training Coord

Gerald will be missed by all of us who knew him in the Porsche Club. We all loved his sense of humor, and that big smile of his was so captivating. What a fun loving automotive enthusiast he was! Gerald was a wonderful, brilliant young man, and we will all miss him very much.

Leslie & Margee Morse - Porsche Club - Friend From Porsche Club

Sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jason Moorman & Family - High School Friend

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy at the untimely passing of an untamed soul who wasn't afraid to live life. He lived more of a life in his 35 years than others live in a life time.

Chrissy Duncan (price) - Friend Of Family

I am so sorry for your loss, Gerald was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Leeanne Phillips - Friend

Thinking of you with the hope that you'll find strength in your faith and peace in your special memories of your beloved "Son"

Era & Wanda Foley - Friend's

He was truly a great person, always ready with a smile or a hug for a friend. May God be with you in your time of need. Gerald will be missed by all who knew him.

Glenda Hill - Friend

You were always a warm person and a wonderful friend. You brought joy, smiles and love to all those around you. You will be greatly missed. Although I have not seen or talked to you in years, I miss you already. With Love, Traci

Traci Liggans - High School Friend

Dear Phillips Family, No one can ease your grief at this sad time, but many share your feelings of loss. Gerald was someone who was cared about and respected. He will be missed, but never forgotten. With Deepest Sympathy, Jodi

Jodi Huffaker Combs - Classmate

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Gerald Wayne and sorry that we could not attend the services. Know that you are in our prayers. You always knew by Gerald Wayne's actions that he loved and cared about his whole family. The slideshow was a wonderful tribute to him. We love you all. Mike and Becky Hill

Mike & Becky Hill - Cousin Of Peggy's

Dearest Family: Thinking of you and sending all our love. Barbara & Jay Aunt Opal and Pat

Barbara & Jay McQuiston, Opal And Pat Patten - Cousins And Great-Aunt & Great Uncle

I have many memories of Gerald Wayne growing up when we were kids. He'll always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joretta Brashear (hite) - Family Friend

We were so upset to hear of Gerald's passing. Mom and I sat up all night remembering every memory we have of Gerald. We both remember him for being so alive-living life to fullest and we remember him for his heart. He cared for everyone that was privledged to come into contact with him. If we can help you through this difficult time, do not hesitate to contact us. Our prayers are with your family. We love Gerald!!!

Jessie And Danya Curtis - Teacher/friend

Joyce And Edward Bradley - Friends Of Peggy And Gerald

Dear Peggy and Gerald- Words couldn't possibly describe my sorrow for both you and your daughters. I have nothing but happy, wonderful memories of times spent with you all and Gerald Wayne when I was just a little kid. I remember Gerald Wayne always had such a sweet (and sometimes mischevious) grin on his face -- Many fun times were spent with him, Lisa, Derek, Julie and me right in your back yard. You are all such kind and wonderful people who deserve only happiness. You are each in our hearts and our prayers at this sad time.

Tamara (abshier) Casey - Family Friend

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda

Brenda "capone" Kingston - Friend

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gerald will truely be missed.

Tina Wallace-Marshall - High School Friend

I wanted to tell you that I have many happy memories of Gerald Wayne. Some of my kids favorite stories to hear are ones that he was involved with. Usually Gerald Wayne was the one with the best or worse ideas. My favorite one to tell is the time he and I were just walking down the road and came upon a pool of hot tar. One thing led to another and we ended up smearing the tar all over ourselves. I still remember Gerald Wayne saying "don't worry, we'll wash it off in the creek on the way home". There was a real "Ooops!" feeling when we realized it wasn't going to come off so easily. It was a pretty slow walk home from there. It seems that Gerald Wayne did whatever he did without letting much of anything get in the way, even if it was the idea that tar doesn't wash off in the creek. That attitude made for many good times and many good memories. I'll miss him.

Derek Abshier - Family Friend

Sorry for loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick And Janell (kidd) Lawrence - Classmates Of Lisa

God Bless. There are times when you meet someone that touches your life in a very pleasant way. Gerald was a person that touched everyone he passed as he would not pass by without a friendly smile and a gentle hello. I will miss him..........

Kevin L Perry - Friend

Dear Mother Peggy and Dad Gerald; i just found out 2 days ago about my brother Gerald...And after long days work i rushed to my laptop to write about my feelings about a very very very special person whom has left almost for 5 years our world to go to the place where the angels live and who is now whatching for us. I am positive that He is at peace now and who knows ..that he probably met my sister long gone once again...I am sure that Gerald will make heaven a happier place with his wonderfull precense.I hope to get in touch with all my true american family again. I miss everybody...God Bless you! YOUR SON ANIBAL!

Anibal Lobato Arrais - Brother