David Bryan Phillips, 62 of Houston, passed away on November 8, 2018, after a courageous fight against kidney cancer. A celebration of his life will be held at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX, on Nov. 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
He is survived by his father, James Phillips of Houston; brothers Steven, Ronald and Donald of Houston; brother Gary of Houma, LA: sister Deborah Belanger (Doyle) of Metarie, LA; sister Linda Gann (Greg) of Mexia, TX; sister Marolyn Douglas of Ada, OK.; step-sister Vasso Espinoza (Henry) of Crosby, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nola Barnes Phillips and step-mother Angela Andreossi Phillips.
In 1975 David graduated from Terrebonne High School in Houma, Louisiana. He was a retired petrochemical worker, with 28 years of dedicated experience at Rohm and Haas Chemical and Dow Chemical.
He was devoted to his family and friends. He possessed a larger-than-life personality, greeting all he met with a smile, a laugh, or a joke. He took greatest pleasure in cooking, listening to classic rock and roll and enjoying the company of others. He was an avid reader and was passionate about military history. One of his greatest joys was traveling across our country with family members to historic sites and automobile museums.
He was an active member of the Space City GI Joe Club for ten years and attended six national conventions.
The family would like to thank Dr. Amir Salam and his staff for the superb medical attention, and the Fourth Floor nursing staff at St. John’s Methodist Hospital for the compassionate treatment he received under their care.
He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of sharing his friendship and love.
“I fought the good fight. I finished the race. I kept the faith.”
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Phillips family.
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