He is survived by:
His mother:
Linda Runnels of Hodgen, Oklahoma
One aunt:
Sharon Runnels of Hodgen, Oklahoma
One great-aunt:
Kathy Stark of Barling, Arkansas
One cousin:
Debbie Cagle of Plymouth, Indiana
One step-uncle:
John Fox of Hartford, Arkansas
Several other cousins, one great-cousin, and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gerald and Rosalie Runnels; and a brother, Peter McCulley.
Phillip was a longtime resident of the area and a member of Way to Victory Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Daniel Brittain officiating. Interment will follow in Hodgen Cemetery under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: His Family
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday and 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
To sign Phillip’s online guest book, please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com
