STEVIE JOE PHILLIPS

Stevie Joe Phillips, affectionately known as “Lard”, 73, of Clever passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024, while loading his fishing boat at his home in Clever. He was born in Springfield on Oct. 4, 1950, to Earnest “Buck” and Mae Dean “Sade” (Sanders) Phillips.
After graduating from Clever High School in 1968, he worked and retired from Syntex, where he met Cheryl (Richardson) Phillips. They were married on Sept. 28, 1985, in the field in front of their first home.
He is survived by his daughter, Addy (Preston) Besett; his sister, Sharon (Glendale) Hood; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl; his parents; and his brother, Ronnie “Pod” Phillips.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 20.
Arrangements were entrusted to Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.