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Herbert Lee Pharis

Herbert Lee Pharis, a resident of Berryville, Ark, was born February 22, 1922 in Berryville, Arkansas, a son of James Irving and Lillie Lee (Rowlett) Pharis. He departed this life Friday, January 20, 2012 in Berryville, Ark. at the age of 89 years. Herbert served as a sergeant in the 11th Armored Division during WWII. He began his combat duty in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and served in the Rhineland campaign until he was wounded in April 1945. He was awarded numerous commendations including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. After the war, Herbert worked for the Post Office in Berryville as a letter carrier until he he retired in 1975. He loved hunting, fishing and taking his kids, grandkids & nephews with him on outdoor adventures. He was an avid gardener and was known for his abundant tomato crops. Herbert was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. He was of the Baptist Faith. On July 14, 1943, he was united in marriage with Anna Lee Allred who survives him of the home. He is also survived by one son, Brett & wife Gina Pharis of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Peg Pharis Clark & husband Ken Clark of Cabot, Ark.; two grandsons, Kris Clark of Madison, Ala.; Jeff & wife Liz Clark of Beavercreek, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Cara, Hayden, Parker, & Ben Clark; two brothers, Bill Pharis, Ed & wife Joyce Pharis all of Berryville, Ark.; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Lillie Pharis, ten brothers & sisters. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.,. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Floyd Ray and Rev. Scott Cox officiating. Interment will follow at the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be sent to the D.A.V., P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

Published January 24, 2012

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