Ole Phillip Palludan,68, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, November 29,2025. He was born to the late Ole Palludan and Elizabeth Larson in Copenhagen, Denmark on March 26,1957.

Phillip , was a well-read man who loved all things science. Reading was one of his greatest joys, science fiction and history was his favorite, especially stories filled with imagination, history, and discovery. He enjoyed collecting rocks and finding "treasures," and he loved traveling and exploring with his family wherever life took them.

Phillip took great pride in his work and lived by the motto, "If you love what you do then you never work a day in your life".  His dedication, curiosity, and steady work ethic shaped everything he did. He was very generous and shared all that he had, including his time, his help, and his love. Above all, he was simply a really good guy, kindhearted, thoughtful, and deeply devoted to the people around him.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Deborah Palludan; his children, Ole Kristoffer Palludan, and Neva Elizabeth Westbrook (Jeffery); his grandchildren, Kirsten, Liam, Charlie, Therin, Rylan, Ava, and Kian. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Narina and Kristoffer; his siblings, sister Kirsten Palludan and brother Peter Palludan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ole Palludan and Elizabeth; son, Ryan Palludan; daughter, Katherine Palludan.

Phillip will be remembered with love and gratitude by all who knew him.

Celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 10,2025 at 1:00 P.M. with visitation one hour prior to the service. There will be a night visitation on Tuesday, December 9,2025 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.