Phillip Dale Earnest

Monday, December 17, 2018

Phillip Dale Earnest, age 67 of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, December 14, 2018 at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro.

Born to W.C. and Helen Smith Earnest in Manila, Arkansas. Phillip was a past owner and operator of Taylor Fire Protection Service and a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting especially rabbit hunting, and was an avid razorback fan. He was also a veteran that served in the US Army. Phillip was a member of the Lion’s Club, Osceola Angler’s Fishing Club, AKC Beagle Club and Owner of Sunkenland Kennel Association. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phillip Earnest, Jr. and brother, Gary Wayne Earnest.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Gail Earnest of the home; daughters; Magan Imler (Michael) of Clinton, AR, Myra Earnest Carter and fiancé Brandon Jackson of Jonesboro, AR, and Morgan Earnest and fiancé Nick Davis also of Jonesboro, AR; granddaughters, Bailey Imler, Kiersten Carter, Aubree Jackson; grandson, Kobly Imler; brother, Freddie Russell Earnest (Nitalynn) of Blytheville, AR; niece, Hannah Simpson (Zefrum Simpson); nephews, Rusty Earnest and Stephen Earnest, and best friend, Terry Tipton of Devalls Bluff, AR.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Henson. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery and the family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, December 17th at Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.