Phillip Harrelson Obituary

Phillip Eugene Harrelson, 80, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born June 11, 1945 in Conway, he was the son of the late French Hamilton Harrelson and Ruby Gladys Jones Harrelson. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Gladys Skipper (Oliver) and Tommy Harrelson (Teny). Phillip was a loving and devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend. He was a man of God that attended Conway Church of God, where he was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. One of his greatest pleasures was going to the hospital, walking into a room and praying for that individual. He worked in furniture manufacturing and was a horse farrier. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and horses, Flicker and Comanche. Phillip loved woodworking and building birdhouses to give to others. Along with going to McDonald's with his wife, he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He loved worshipping his Lord and Savior. Mr. Harrelson is survived by his wife of sixty years, Ruth Edna Larrimore Harrelson; brother, Charles Harrelson (Jeanette); many nieces and nephews, along with other family and friends who will miss him. A special thank you to Laquisha Harris of Ardent Hospice and Petals for their special care. Funeral Services will be held 11am, Monday, November 3, 2025 at Conway Church of God with Rev. Brett Davis and Rev. Daniel Stalvey officiating. Burial will follow at Westside Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Phillip Eugene Harrelson, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Phillip Eugene Harrelson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.