The sun still comes up, but the world feels off after Ryan Michael Phillips, 45, of Russellville, departed this earth and was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Saturday evening, May 10, 2025. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his family and friends.

Born on July 17, 1979, in Hot Springs to Mike and Nan Phillips, Ryan and his family resided in Malvern where he enjoyed spending time with his grandparents, especially his grandfather who he called "Gangee" and where his love of hunting began.

Ryan's family later moved to Russellville where he attended school and became a charter member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Russellville High School with the Class of 1997.

Following graduation, Ryan entered the work force and while starting a family, he worked as a nuclear security officer at Arkansas Nuclear One.

Ryan wore many titles: dad, brother, son, uncle, with his most recent nickname being Uncle Bo. The nickname was given to him by his beloved great-niece and great-nephew, Kennedy and Crue. Last but not least Ryan was called "coach" while sharing his love of football with players of the Pottsville Peewee Football League.

Ryan was an active member of the Malvern Ten Acre Hunting Club, a gun enthusiast, a Christian and traveled to many places with work including Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ryan also enjoyed playing league and tournament softball as well as playing golf with his dad and his sons.

Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Max (Chip) and Martha Lou Phillips and Gene and Nancy Yarborough; three uncles, Jim Phillips of Newark, Max Phillips of Hot Springs and Tim Yarborough of Plano, Texas; as well as a cousin, Todd Phillips of Newark.

He is survived by his parents, Mike and Nan Phillips of Russellville; his sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Greg Widner of Dardanelle; his children, Landon Phillips of Russellville, Jackson Phillips of Pottsville and Lily Phillips of Bryant; and his nephew and niece, Michael and Brynn Chenowith of Russellville.

Ryan's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Victory Missionary Baptist Church located on Reasoner Lane in Russellville with Bro. Michael Weatherford officiating.

Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Mike Gailey, Adam Ritter, Anthony Moats, Jonathan Metcalf, Keith Rogers and Darrell McDaniel.

Honorary pallbearers are the Malvern Ten Acre Hunting Club members, Brent Morris and Michael Chenowith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Victory Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 517 Reasoner Ln, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.