Chester Phillips's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chester Phillips

August 19, 1956 - July 4, 2026 (69 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chester Phillips's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Toombs By Crystal Funeral Services

Share

Chester Phillips

August 19, 1956 - July 4, 2026 (69 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Chester Phillips Obituary

Chester Phillips in Grand Rapids, Michigan, born on August 19, 1956 in Abbeville, Mississippi, passed away on July 4, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Chester Phillips or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Cecil Phillips and Maggie Mae Phillips (McIntosh); and his grandmother Donia McIntosh. He is survived by: his partner Laurie VanWingen; his children, Chester "Ronnie" Malone, Corey Malone and Dr. LaTricia Phillips; his stepson Curtis VanWingen; his siblings, Denise Merriweather-Phillips (Richard Cole), Larelle Phillips-Jones (James William, Jr.), Charles Perry Phillips (Tonya Jackson) and Wilhelmina Phillips; his grandchildren, Jamal Cadena, Honesti Malone, Diamond Holden, Uvauhandi Malone, Amarion Malone, Giuliana Seeley, Azarhea Malone, Corey Malone, Jr., Dynasty Malone, Keaysha Malone, Coreyon "Juice" Malone, Korben VanWingen, Karlie VanWingen, Adriana VanWingen and Evalinn VanWingen; his great grandchild Syncere Montgomery; his aunt Ruby; his cousins, Johnnie Logan, Tina Sisk and Isaac "Skip" Bell; and his close friends, Laney George and Shon Davis. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Toombs By Crystal Funeral Services



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Chester Phillips.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Chester Phillips’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Tue

July 14

Visitation

Crystal Funeral Services - Grand Rapids
4257 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Tue

July 14

Celebration of life

Crystal Funeral Services - Grand Rapids
4257 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Tue

July 14

Burial

Kent Memorial Gardens
7101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Tue

July 14

Repast

Common Ground Event Center
1515 Langley St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Chester Phillips and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original