Eddie "Bubba" Phillips

Eddie “Bubba” Phillips, 73, of Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home. He was born August 16, 1949 in Fort Smith to the late Billie Ray and Ernestine (Sharp) Phillips. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was retired from Glidewell Distributing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Phillips; and a sister, Dianna Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Phillips of the home; two stepchildren, Adam Roberts and Nathan Roberts, both of Barling; a brother, Randy Phillips of Stuttgart; a grandson, Logan Phillips of Washington; a nephew, Coby Peters and wife Pricilla; a niece, Mary Finley and husband Ken; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Steve Steinsiek, Phillip Murphy, Tim Grigsby, Josh Riddle, Gary Smith, Jim Lemieux, and Ricky Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Roberts, Charlie Gallagher, Richard Keel, Glen Adams, Gary Dean, Rick Foxx, Darrell Brown, Terry Riley, and Ronnie Dean.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.