Austin James Pharis Obituary
Austin James Pharis of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on September 10, 2026. Austin, born on June 17, 1989, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Austin will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Austin will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Austin’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his parents, Laura Pharis (Strossner) of Fayetteville and Keith Pharis; his sisters, Lindsey McClain (Kevin) of Fayetteville, Kimberlee Johnson (Erik) of O'Fallon and Janae Pharis of O'Fallon, Illinois; his grandmother Audrey Wilson of Fayetteville; and his uncles, Dr. Jeff Strossner (Karen) of Conway and James Roy Pharis of Berryville, Arkansas. He is also survived by three nieces and two nephews.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Nelson-Berna Funeral Home (4520 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72764).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter or the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
