Thomas "TJ" Phillips, 87, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. Retired member of Local Iron Workers Union 84. Preceded in death by wife, Gertrude Phillips; Step-son, Robert Rapsberry; and brothers, Aubrey and LeRoy. Survived by son, Grant Phillips and wife Nancy; grandsons, Buddy Ridings and wife Debra; Travis Phillips and wife Raquel; Jay Phillips and wife Karen; Scott Phillips and wife Jessica; great grandsons, Bobby Joe Ridings, Cody Phillips, Tyler Phillips, Steven Phillips, Casey Phillips, and Dillon Phillips; great granddaughters, Danielle Ridings, Lura Phillips and Christian Phillips; and sisters, Dorothy, Martha, and Marydelle. Visitation 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012. Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas. Funeral Service, 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012, at Earthman Resthaven Chapel. Interment to follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
