Frank Phillips (Bo) passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, and was surrounded by his loving family. Frank (Papaw) was born on October 2, 1932. He was a member of Glade Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family, farming, fishing with grands, and taking care of cows.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 10:00AM until 12:00PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in 1204 B Ave, Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 09, 2026 at 12:00PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Church Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi. Bro. Jimmy Hood and Bro J.R. Eaton will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797.

Frank was blessed with a loving family and leaves behind; his cherished children Deleica (Jack) Smith, Becky (Roger) Pruitt, Alvin (Debbie) Phillips, and Sherry (Ricky) Dykes; his cherished grandchildren Liz (Jim Bob) Brock, Natalie Herndon , Sunny (Dean) Jefcoat, Kasey Sherman, Jason Dykes, Jeremy (Jackie) Phillips, Hannah Farmer (Michael), and Natalie ( Michael) Brand; his 15 treasured great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchild, and a multiple of nieces and nephews. Frank was blessed with loving care that was provided by a host of talented ladies that expressed love, care, and devotion on a daily basis.

He was preceded in death by His loving wife of 73 years Shirley Phillips, brothers Ozell Phillips, Herman Phillips, JB Phillips, Rudolph Phillips, Tommy Phillips, sisters Estel Rutland, Neva Willamson, Ester Purvis, Lois Danzey, Lucille Bush, Edna Walters, Lola Landrum, and granddaughter Courtney Phillips.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Phillips, Larry Born, Kyle Mauldin, Jason Dykes, Justin Brownlee, and Joe Pruitt.