Phillip Ray Provart, 65, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:04 A.M., Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Phillip had been manager and operator of Main Street T's for twenty years. He started farming at the age of 16 when his father died. After farming he worked as a manager for Sunshine Company. He started Phoenix Property Management before his work at Main Street T's. He was a National FFA All-Star farmer. Phillip was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin, where he was chairman of the Fellowship Committee and a deacon. He was a member of the Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce. Phillip was a Paradise Cemetery board member.
He was born December 28, 1956 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Ray and Edna (Corgan) Provart.
He married Jean E. McCurdy on October 2, 1976 at Pinckneyville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Steve Provart and wife Courtney of Du Quoin, one daughter - Sara Green and husband Jeff of Du Quoin, six grandchildren - Brenna Provart, Savannah Provart, Hallie Provart, Evan Provart, Levi Green, and Beckham Green, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church.
Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery in Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to Kids For Christ, 24 N. Potter, Freeburg, IL 62243.