B obby Ray Phillips of Hodgen, Oklahoma was born September 11, 1934 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Henry and Iva (Gable) Phillips and passed away February 18, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 91.

Bobby is survived by:

Two sons:

Bobby Phillips and wife Jennifer

Ricky Phillips and wife Patti

One sister:

Darlene Main

One brother:

David Phillips

Three grandchildren:

Kyle Phillips, Jason Phillips, and Abigail Phillips

One great-grandchild:

Chevelle Phillips

Two step-daughters:

Connie Stinebuck

Jerry Johnson

Two cousins:

Clifford Montoro

Bill Hickman and wife Lois-Jean

Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Phillips and Iva Phillips Horner; his first wife, Margurette Phillips; and his second wife, Shirley Phillips.

Bobby was a life-long resident of the area and was a Machinist for American Airlines. He was a member of Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church, a former firefighter for Hodgen Volunteer Fire Department, Single Action Shooting Society, and a LeFlore County Honorary Deputy. He loved hunting, trapping, fishing, and working on the homestead. Bobby also loved to spend time with his family. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

A memorial service to honor Bobby's life will be held on 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Lynch officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center in Poteau, Oklahoma. "LeFlore County's First and Only Onsite Crematory"