Phillip Harrell Ralls, 78, of Thackerville, OK, peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be held Friday, November 13, at 2 p.m. at the Thackerville Community Church with Pastor Chris Mauldin officiating. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Marietta, OK.

Phillip began this life on October 25, 1948, in Ardmore, OK, the son of Jimmie Harrell and Ruth Inez (Kemp) Ralls. He graduated from Ardmore High School in 1966 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Throughout his life, Phillip was a hardworking man who took pride in his work and the many skills he developed along the way. He worked for Murphy Machine Shop and later retired from the United States Postal Service, where he served as a mail carrier. Retirement, however, did not mean slowing down for Phillip. He went on to become the proud owner of Ralls Sales and Service, where he repaired automobiles and small engines. He also worked as a service technician for Montgomery Ward and Sears, in the transportation and maintenance department at Turner Public School, and as an electrical technician for Lynn Boyer Electric. His varied career reflected his practical knowledge, resourcefulness, and willingness to take on just about any job that needed doing. He continued working until he retired at the age of 70.

For 26 years, Phillip's shop in Burneyville was much more than a place to work. It was a gathering place where repairs were made, conversations were shared, and friendships were strengthened. Phillip enjoyed the satisfaction of fixing things, but he was equally fond of sharing his knowledge with those around him. He was well known for offering advice on how others ought to be doing whatever task was at hand. In his own way, he made sure he was always part of the action, and those familiar with him likely knew that a visit to the shop could bring both a solution to a problem and a good conversation.

In his spare time, Phillip enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR, but his greatest joy came from his family. He took tremendous pride in his four children, and that pride only grew with the arrival of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The accomplishments, lives, and happiness of those he loved meant more to him than any job he ever completed. His family was his greatest legacy, and the time he spent with them was among his most treasured blessings.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Dewayne Holbrook; and his father-in-law, Bill Gipson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rhedonna (Gipson) Ralls of the home; sister, Carolyn Kay (Ralls) Holbrook; children, Teresa Jean Ralls, Phillip Ryan Ralls, Jimmie John Ralls and wife Haleigh (McKinzie), and Ember Levi (Ralls) Schaffer and husband Robert; grandchildren, Corbin, Drennan, Zane, Roman, Fletcher, and Walker; four great-grandchildren; godson, Marcus Balog; former wife and mother of Teresa and Phillip, Janie (Jenkins) Montgomery; brothers-in-law, Dewayne Gipson and his wife Lisa and Michael Gipson and wife Andi Jo; and mother-in-law, Peggy (Harrill) Gipson.