Phillip West

Phillip was preceded in death by his beloved wife Charyn, his mother Lois Batchelor, her husband and his stepfather Lonnie Batchelor, his father Warren West, as well as his sisters, Becky Davenport and Carolyn Hoffman.

He is survived by his children, Shannon Belzer, Kourtni Alley and her husband Greg, and Eric West and his wife Olga Schneider West. He also leaves behind five grandchildren: Jacob, Lexi and Hailey Belzer; Brooke Bolton and her husband Garrett; and Aya West.

He also leaves behind Chris Meyers, who he helped get through school and always considered a part of the family, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

Phillip served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He reported for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, and later served at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.

Phillip dedicated 45 years of his career to Arkhola Sand & Gravel. After retiring, he fully embraced the simple joys of life. You could most often find him fishing, golfing, or gathered around a table at a local restaurant with his dear friends, affectionately known as the “Old Man Mafia.” Those friendships meant the world to him and were a constant source of laughter and companionship.

Phillip was a quiet, quick-witted man who cared deeply for people and was always quick to help someone in need. He was a loyal friend to those who knew him and a loving, steady father to his children. He will be remembered for his work ethic, his kindness, and the way he genuinely enjoyed the people in his life.

His family and friends will miss him deeply and will carry his memory with them always.

Public viewing will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 N. 12th Street, Fort Smith.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Committal of ashes will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday at the committal shelter of the Fort Smith National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASCPA), 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804, or go to www.aspca.org, or your favorite animal shelter.