Kent Eugene Phillips

January 19, 1961 - March 5, 2020

Kent Eugene Phillips passed away on March 5, 2020 at his home in Buffalo Valley, OK. He spent his last day with his favorite people, his grandchildren, exactly as he would have chosen. Kent was born January 19, 1961 in Talihina, OK, to the late Tige and Alta Phillips. Kent was loved by all of his patients and friends. He worked as a nurse for Choctaw Nation Indian Health Services for 35 years. Kent was an avid lover of horses and rodeos, having been a part of the Talihina Round Up Club for many years. He was 'Papa Cake' to his grandchildren that he adored. He was everyone's confidant and best friend, giving them a hug and a smile. He impacted a lot of lives in The Valley and will be truly missed. Kent is survived by his son Ross Phillips and wife Savannah of Edmond, OK and their children, Callahan, Vivian, and Bowen; his siblings, sister Brownie Fairless and her husband Robert of Buffalo Valley, OK; sister Janice Hedrick and her husband Bobby of Corinne, OK; sister Terry Beck and her husband Rickey of Savannah, OK; and brother Quinton Phillips of Buffalo Valley ,OK, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins; as well as his best friends Greta Linker, Lanell Warren, Pam Brown, Melody Maxey, and Leaann Henry. Friends may attend the Viewing Monday, March 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at McCarn Funeral Services, 500 Dallas St Talihina, OK 74571. His Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. at Buffalo Valley Baptist Church 4152 OK-63, Talihina, OK 74571. The burial will follow soon after at Cupco Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service of Talihina, Oklahoma.