Dr. Phillip Ray Gault, 61, passed away at his home on January 10, 2025
after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 25, 1963 to
the late Bobby Gault and Ruth Brown Gault. Phil was raised in New
Albany, Mississippi, where he was active in sports playing football and
baseball; The Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the rank of Eagle
Scout; and various activities at First Baptist Church, New Albany. He
graduated as salutatorian from W.P. Daniel High School in 1981. He
furthered his education at Mississippi State University where he was a
member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Phil graduated from Mississippi State
University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and pursued his lifelong
dream of becoming a veterinarian.
Mr. Gault moved to Hartselle, Alabama in 1992 where he continued his career
at Pearson Animal Hospital until his death. He enjoyed over 36 years in
practice and was looking forward to many more. He had a love for animals
and their owners and thoroughly enjoyed taking care of them. He was a
member of First Baptist Church Hartselle. Phil also enjoyed the outdoors
whether it be in the mountains, woods, or on Smith Lake. He spent many
summers enjoying time with family and friends on the water and loved
teaching them how to wakesurf. He was also an avid runner dedicated to
daily exercise. Recently, he became Papa which was one of the greatest
joys of his life. He loved spending time with his grandchildren whom he
adored. He was a wonderful husband, father, and papa.
Mr. Gault is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lisa Littlejohn Gault; his son,
Phillip Gault of Hartselle, Alabama; his son, Justin Gault (Kasey) of
Hartselle, Alabama; his daughter, Katie Allison Gault of Washington D.C.;
his two grandchildren, Beckett Ray Gault and Beau Reed Gault; his
brother, Bob Gault (Wendy) of New Albany, Mississippi; his brother, Dave
Gault of New Albany, Mississippi; his sister-in-law, Christy Adair of New
Albany, Mississippi; his brother-in-law, Bradley Littlejohn (Morgan) of New
Albany, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Peck Funeral Home on Tuesday, January
14, 2025 at 1:00 PM with Dr. Jeff Redmond officiating. Visitation will be
from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Burial will take place on Wednesday,
January 15, 2025 at 12:00 noon at New Harmony Cemetery in New
Harmony, Mississippi with Bro. Andrew Chesteen officiating. Peck Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Frank Buckley, Dr. David Crouch, Jeff Hillman, Benji
Hughes, Dr. Steve Pearson, and Dr. Barry Stewart. Honorary pallbearers
are friends from Mike’s Gun Shop. Monetary donations can be made to
Clearview Cancer Institute or Hospice of the Valley.
