Arvell Phillips's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Arvell Phillips

October 23, 1937 - May 31, 2025 (87 years old)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Arvell Phillips's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

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COTRELL FUNERAL SERVICE

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Arvell Phillips

October 23, 1937 - May 31, 2025 (87 years old)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Arvell Phillips Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Arvell Phillips of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Arvell left this world on May 31, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Arvell Phillips or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey William and Bertha Lee Phillips (Brown); his wife Linda Lou Vickery; and his siblings, William "Buddy" Phillips, Harvell Phillips, Ora Burgess, Mattie Crafton, Velma Harris, Dorcie Arnold, Patricia Roberts and Virginia Willoughby.

He is survived by: his children, Harvey Lynn Phillips (Rosemary) of Poplar Bluff and Lisa Ann Odom (Bob) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Christopher Odom (Myranda), Melissa Odom of Poplar Bluff, Amy Besher (Josh), Lori Wood and Ricky Robertson of Poplar Bluff; and his great grandchildren, Landon and Levi Odom of Poplar Bluff.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services (1100 Iron Bridge Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
COTRELL FUNERAL SERVICE



Thu

June 05

Visitation

10:00 AM

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services
1100 Iron Bridge Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Thu

June 05

Celebration of life

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services
1100 Iron Bridge Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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