Phillip H Freeman, age 66, of Arkadelphia, AR passed on to be with the Lord on August 26, 2022. Phillip fought a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, which was attributed to his strong will in life.  Phillip was born to Theron and Betty Freeman on August 28, 1955. He lived a life of love, happiness, and faith. Phillip retired from Nissan Motor company in 2018, and lived a short retirement, but felt need to go back to work 2019 for the Arkansas State Dept. This was just another testament to his life of constantly staying busy.

Phillip had a fond love for dogs, and always cared for many throughout his life. He especially had a liking for miniature schnauzers as his favorite type of dog. He had great love for his dog Scooter who passed in 2020, but is survived by Sookie

He was a man who was was a true Arkansan and had a love for Arkansas football. Phillip never passed up a chance to make it to Fayetteville or Little Rock to see a game. He was man who never was shy to start a conversation and make a new friend. Phillip enjoyed sitting on his porch and and enjoying nature, as many times you could find Phillip sitting on his back porch or in his front yard enjoying an early morning coffee.

Phillip loved going to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge while he lived in Tennessee. He enjoyed trips with friends and his classmates. He loved telling stories of his childhood and life with his classmates that he kept in close contact with.

Phillip loved God and was very involved in his church. He sat on many committees, as he had a desire to serve the Lord.

Phillip is survived by his sister Carol Sanders and husband Steve (Elwood, IN ), brother James Freeman (Arkadelphia, AR), son Lance Freeman and wife Brianna (Arkadelphia, AR), daughter Kayla Freeman Ross and husband Joseph  (Arkadelphia, AR ), "son" Michael Post and wife Mandi (Smyrna, TN), nephew Kendall Freeman and wife Melissa, nephew Josh Freeman and wife Blaire(Manchester, TN), niece Courtney McDougal and husband Bradley (Arkadelphia, AR), grandchildren, Jackson Freeman, Wyatt Freeman, Evelyn Rose Ann Ross "Rosie", Lorelei Post... and many wonderful friends.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday September 9, 2022, at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guestbook.