Robert "Bob" Phillips's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Robert "Bob" Phillips

September 24, 1947 - January 10, 2026 (78 years old)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Robert "Bob" Phillips's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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September 24, 1947 - January 10, 2026 (78 years old)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Phillips of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, who passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Emily Sara Emerson Phillips; his uncle Sheridan "Dutch" Emerson; his aunts, Imogene Emerson and Juanita Davis; and his cousin Peggy Jean Hampton.

He is survived by: his wife Debbie Phillips of Cape Girardeau; his son Kent Phillips (Jamie) of Cape Girardeau; and his cousins, Teri Lynn Kratzer of Foley, Jeff Hampton of Copperas Cove and Jim Hampton of Dothan, Alabama..

Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University Athletics or TKE Beta Psi Alumni Association.

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First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau
1289 Lexington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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1289 Lexington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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