of Roenoke, TX
May 28, 1953 - January 4, 2014
Ronald Gene Phillips, 60 of Roanoke, Texas passed away on January 4, 2014 in Roanoke. He was born on May 28, 1953 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents Bobby Gene and Mazie (Fairbanks) Phillips. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University and his Masters Degree in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a successful business owner, a member of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas and an Air National Guard Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his father Bobby Gene Phillips and his brother Jerry Phillips.
He is survived by his daughter, Becca Clarke and husband Matthew of Justin, Texas; sons, Evan Phillips of Roanoke, Texas and Rayburn Phillips and wife April of Watauga, Texas; Ben Elder of Justin, Texas and Mathew Clarke of Justin, Texas whom he always considered as his sons; mother, Mazie Phillips of Paris, Arkansas; brothers, David Phillips of Paris, Arkansas and Rick Phillips of Paris, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Breanna, Jr., Katelyn, Josh and Marshall; two nieces and four nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Don Alexander. Burial will follow in Paint Rock Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jacky Hayward, Donnie Fairbanks, Danny Fairbanks, Robert Valentine, Shane Phillips and David Owen Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Elder, Bryan Killion, Evan Phillips, Matthew Clarke, Steve Clarke, Bill Fairbanks, Bobby Parks and Adam Valentine.
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8 Condolence(s)
Exine Phillips
Saturday, January 11, 2014
With sincere sympathy, Exine
Joanie Johnson
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Aunt Mazie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God wrap his loving arms around you and help you find joy and peace in knowing that Ronnie is in the best possible place in all eternity. I have wonderful memories of Ronnie as teenagers and first cousins. Love you, Joanie
Karla Wood
Friday, January 10, 2014
Candace and family,
I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please know I'm thinking and praying for you at this difficult time.
With love,
Karla
Debbie&FrankTerry
Friday, January 10, 2014
mythoughtsandprayersarewiththefamilyGodbewithallofyou.
Don & Karen Fairbanks
Friday, January 10, 2014
Our hearts grieve with you in Ron's passing, but we know he is now without pain and suffering. We have so many memories of the good times we had with Ron to ease our sorrow. May God hold each in the palm of His hand and give you peace and comfort.
Love you guys.
Don & Karen
Sharon( Fairbanks)Moore
Thursday, January 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ronnie left this world way too soon. God bless you and comfort you.
Amber Vines
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
So sorry for your loss! He was a good man. You will remain in my prayers.
Amber Vines and family
Barbara Roberts
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
So very sad. I will miss him forever. Love to you all.
Barbara