Phillip Lamar Alvis, 86, of Du Quoin, IL, passed away at 1:40 P.M., Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville.
He worked as a farmer and enjoyed every moment of it.  He was a United States Army Veteran and served from 1955 to 1958. Lamar had a quail farm and raised bird dogs.  He loved music and playing guitar.  He was an avid squirrel hunter and fisherman.  He was a member of the Du Quoin United Pentecostal Church, the Du Quoin VFW, and the Perry County Farm Bureau.  Lamar helped bring the Industrial park and the land fill to the city of Du Quoin and Perry County.  He loved the city of Du Quoin.
He was born November 6, 1936 in Perry County, IL, the son of George A. and Sarah Jane Elizabeth (Napier) Alvis.
Lamar married Dolores Wynn on March 22, 1959 in Sunfield, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, five children - Kelly Bryan and husband Larry of Paducah, KY, Phillip L. Alvis II and wife Darlene of Du Quoin, Sara Fisher and husband Mike of Du Quoin, Amy Greenwood and husband Kevin of Du Quoin, and Jubal Alvis and wife Adrienne of Du Quoin, fifteen grandchildren - Charlton Bryan, Melissa Bryan, Trey Alvis, Ridge Alvis, Jan Matthews, Michael Matthews, Amber Crain, Zach Atkins, Kristin Hass, Wyatt Greenwood, Kody Greenwood, Klay Greenwood, Garrison Alvis, Jubal Alvis, and Avery Alvis, fourteen great grandchildren and two on the way, three siblings - Louise Milam and husband Bruce of Du Quoin, Janice Rendelman and husband Donnie of Murphysboro, and Joanie VanZandt of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings - Peggy Alvis, George "Bud" Alvis, and Marilyn Siefert, and a special nephew - Doug Wynn.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday July 13, 2023 at the Du Quoin United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Dan McKinnies and Bro. Dwayne Bolinger officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 9 A.M. until the service on Thursday at the Du Quoin United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Cudgetown Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Cudgetown Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.