Phillip Lester White

Phillip Lester White, 55 of Fort Smith, AR passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. Phillip was born on October 4, 1967 to Charles and Oleta White. He and his three siblings grew up in Fort Smith. After graduating from Metro Christian School he married his high school sweetheart Belinda and to this marriage they had one son, Stephen, and one daughter, Abigail.

Phillip joined the marines in 1990. Afterwards he worked at Rheem then SouthWest Die Casting Co. Phillip later remarried and gained two step-children Jack Bailey and Ethan Belt.

Phillip loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children then later his grandchildren. He was proud of his time in the Marines. He was funny, easy going, and could never resist playing a prank.

Phillip is preceded in death by his father CJ White, and siblings Charlie, Allen, and Ginger.

He is survived by his mother Oleta (Reed) White, his children Stephen White and Abigail Cabrera, their mother Belinda Adams, his four grandchildren Bell, Alan, Stella, and Amelia, as well as his step children Jack and Ethan.

Phillip fought a long battle against liver disease and is finally at peace.