Born on October 14, 1943, Mr. Phillips was the son of the late Orville Sr. and Emma Tremmel Phillips Loop. Phil graduated from Central High School Class of 1961, then received his bachelor's degree from Memphis State University. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired as a manager from the Planters Gin Company of Memphis.
Phil was an avid outdoorsman. He loved gardening, sport shooting, working on his cars, and grilling. He was also loved by his four legged companions.
Mr. Phillips is survived by his children Jennifer (Margie) Baker, Rebecca Phillips and Russell Phillips; sisters Emily Posey, Maggi (Chris) Comes and Mary (Paul) Yager; grandchildren James and Eden Baker, and nieces Genevieve Posey, Amy Turner and Katie Pendleton.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 24th beginning at eleven o'clock in the morning with gathering and refreshments prior to the service beginning at ten o'clock all at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1738 Galloway Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112. Rev. Amanda Westmoreland will lead the memorial service.
The family suggests memorials in Phil's name be sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org. Online condolences, floral offerings and directions may be found through www.memphisfuneralhome.net.
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