Ora R. Phillips Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ora R. Phillips of Watertown, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ora left this world on November 7, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ora R. Phillips to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Phillips and Mabel Phillips (Curry); his wife Joyce Phillips (Greer); his son Derek S. Phillips; and his brother Einer Dale Phillips.

He is survived by: his children, Kelley A., Chris, Erin E. King of Watertown and Scott A. Phillips (Erin) of Syracuse, NY.; his grandchildren, Kathryn Rose, Leanne Elizabeth, Christopher Michael, Thomas Phillips, Elyse Irene, Jacob Ora, Abigayle Ann, Shannon Eleanor and Eli Coogan; his great grandchildren, Kylee Paige, Connor Michael, Jocelyn, Blake Matysik, Christopher Michael III, Cort Efren and Carsen Joyce; his sister Kathie Davis (Larry) of West Virginia; and his siblings-in-law, Michael D and Janice Dewind of Lyons. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.