Edward J. Phillips

Edward J. Phillips, 88, of Rockford passed away Saturday September 3, 2022 at St. Anne Center. Edward was born on November 4, 1933 in Dante, VA; the son of Frank and Mazella (Kilgore) Phillips. He married Peggy Jean Salyer in 1955. Edward was an excellent Tool and Die Maker, working for National Lock and then Reg-Ellen; he also owned and operated two gas stations: Harrison Ave Sonoco and Skelly on 11th Street. Edward was a member of the Eagle’s Club. Edward was a very kind man that always put others before himself, he was a humble man that enjoyed playing his electric guitar and singing with his wife Peggy. He loved spending time with his family.

Edward is survived by his wife Peggy; son: Edward J. Phillips, Jr.; daughter: Terese Phillips-Voll; grandchildren: Elisa Phillips(Eric Antonucci) and Bruce Phillips; great-grandchildren: Levi Andrew Jones and Jackson Edward Antonucci; brother: Roger (Maryann) Phillips; sisters: Lois (Don) Dabbs and Carol (Doug) Ramsey; several nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at St. Anne Center for all their loving care of Edward

Visitation for Edward will be Friday September 9, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Advantage Funeral Home 7000 West State Street in Rockford; a service to celebrate Edward’s life will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Willwood Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagerockford.com for the Phillips family.