Philip Dell Bitely Obituary

The world bids farewell to Philip Dell Bitely of Star City, Arkansas, departing on February 26, 2026 at the age of 77. Philip leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Beryl Bitely and Nora Nell Finch Bitely; his brother Galen Bitely; and his mother-in-law Ruby Burnett. He is survived by: his wife Betty Burnett Bitely of Star City; his son Brandon Bitely (Shanon) of Grady; his stepsons, Jimbo Manning (Tammy) of Hope and John David Manning (Lori) of Star City; his daughter Layne Bitely Shelton of Fayetteville; his siblings, Keith Bitely (Melody) of Tamo, Jeff Bitely (Teresa) of Tamo, Mark Bitely (Sandy) of Watson Chapel, Connie Bitely Fontes of Brownwood, TX, Renee Bitely Hoover (Jeff) of West Union and Debbie Bitely Posey (Valton) of Brownwood, TX.; and his grandchildren, Allie Bitely, Alex Shaw (Hayden), Dylan Bitely, Chloe Bitely, Amber Wray, Joshua Nutter, Baylee Gagne (Jordan), Victoria Pollet (Maverick), Jay Shelton, Maggie Shelton, Ty Shelton, Rhea Bobo (Jonathon), Kaitlin Glover (Ryan) and Jadyn Manning.

Memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church, 209 Church Street, Star City Ar. 71667.