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© Wasson Funeral Home Inc.
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Submitted by: Tammy Sharp

Donald Elmo Philpot, Sr.

January 6, 1919 ~ December 21, 2004

Donald Elmo Philpot, Sr., 85 year-old resident of Decatur, Arkansas, died December 21, 2004, at his residence. Born January 6, 1919 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, he was the son of James Willis Philpott and Lena Vesta Slinker Philpott.

He was a welder and boiler operator.

He lived in Olathe, Kansas prior to moving to Decatur.

He was a member of the VFW and the Gentry Seventh Day Adventist Church, Gentry, Arkansas.

He married Mary Belle Reinhardt in Yuma, Arizona on December 25, 1942.

Donald was preceded in death by one daughter Deanna Louise Philpot, and siblings Elizabeth, Alva, James, Lettie and LaVerne.

Survivors include his wife of almost 62 years, Mary Belle of the home; one son, Donald E. Philpot and wife Jamie of Decatur, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Philpot of Decatur, Arkansas, and Jill Philpot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Imogene Ward of Washington, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2004, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with Elder Donald Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow at Gentry Cemetery, Gentry, Arkansas.

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