Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 3, 1961, he is the son of the late Betty Rose Preslar Duke. A machine operator, Phillip most recently worked for Safe Fleet.
Survivors include three daughters, Shannon Lane, Stacy Preslar and Melissa Overlin; a sister, Cynthia Jamerson; a brother, William Duke; 12 grandchildren, Chandler Preslar, Haley Overlin, Jordan Overstreet, Cameron Preslar, Caleb Overlin, Breanna Overstreet, Braedyn Lane, Chase Lane, Jacob Overlin, Addisyn Cox, Zechariah Lane and Amanda Lane; and his best friend, Mike Tolland.
A daughter, Amanda Preslar preceded him in death.