Larry Phillips
February 3rd, 1949 - August 27th, 2008
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Larry's Obituary
Larry Glen Phillips, 59, of Grand Junction went to be with his Lord, peacefully after a long illness with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 27 at Home.
He was born February 3, 1949 in Leachville, Arkansas to Earnest and Luecety (Black) Phillips Sr. Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy. Larry married Connie Speicher on February 28, 1975 in South Haven at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church which he is a member. Larry worked at Bohn Aluminum for 21 years. He then worked for Love Joy for the past 9 years. Larry also farmed 3 acres of blueberries.
He is preceded in death along with his parents by sisters – Elwanda Hendricks, Audrey Faye II, Louella, Audrey Fay and Betty Gay.
He is survived by his wife – Connie Phillips of Grand Junction, Michigan. Two children – Mandy (Shaun) Riston of South Haven, Michigan and Larry “Bubba” Phillips of Grand Junction, Michigan. Granddaughter – Taelor Riston. Sisters – Mildred Brock of South Carolina, Velma Blair of Grand Junction, Michigan, Lula Montgomery of South Haven, Michigan, Betty Ellis of Bloomingdale, Michigan, Joyce Covey of South Haven, Michigan and Barbara Ellis of South Haven, Michigan. One brother – Earnest Phillips Jr. of South Haven. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 on Thursday, August 28 at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Schmid officiating. Burial will take place at Chambers Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 637-0333.
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