John Richard Phillips Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Richard Phillips of Rock Island, Illinois, who passed away on June 1, 2025 at the age of 67. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Richard Phillips to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Billy Phillips and Lucille Edwards (Matthews); his sister Janet Jolly; and his pet Bunny. He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Phillips; his children, Mary Ann Phillips (Matthew), John Phillips Jr. (Nikki) and Jennifer Wilson (Eric); his sister Judy Cheek (Mark); his stepfather Denney Matthews; his grandchildren, Kimberly (Ashante), Natalie (Sam), John III, Amber, Jaylon and Jordan; and his great grandchildren, Jiovanni, Aliana, Jeneo, Xavier, Jasiah, Juahxisco and Amiylah.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory

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