Leroy Phillips Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leroy Phillips (Aurora, Illinois), born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, who passed away on June 5, 2019 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmon Phillips and Florence Cooper; and his brothers, Chester Dean Cooper, Isaac Cooper, Jr. and Jessie Cooper.

He is survived by: his wife Maria A. Phillips of Aurora, IL; his children, Rose McDonald of Holly Springs, MS, Patricia Jones of Holly Springs, MS, Charles E. Guyton, Jr. of Aurora, IL and Elroy Phillips of Oswego, IL; and his siblings, Sarah Falkner (Willie), Frances McKinny (Morris), Elizabeth Anderson, Lovvaner Cooper, Mary L. Cooper, Arseale Cooper, Harold Cooper (Minnie), Jacob Cooper and Dennis Cooper (Geraldine). He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.