Gary Phillips Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Phillips of Louisville, Illinois, born in Xenia, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 75, on December 22, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Phillips to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Robert and Marjorie J. Merrihew (Akes); his siblings, Bill Merrihew and Sue Eskew; and his cousin Johnny Akes.
He is survived by: his wife Brenda Phillips of Louisville; his children, Robert Phillips (Mary) of Farina, Bert Phillips (Tabby Leathers) of Farina and Becki McKnelly (Steve) of Louisville; his grandchildren, Brandon Phillips (Gina), David Phillips (Corryna), Shayna Leathers, Becca Dalton, Aiden Leathers, Dylan McKnelly (Megan Brown), Nick McKnelly, Blake McKnelly and Gabby Blair; and his brothers, James Phillips (Phyllis) of Salem and Dave Merrihew (Celia) of Flora. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family strongly prefers memorial donations be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and these will be accepted through the funeral home.