Phillips
John Kirk Phillips, 54, of Patterson, passed away early Monday morning, December 30, 2024, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Born July 27, 1970, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Larry Kirk and Lois Jean Jones Phillips. He lived many years in Hopewell, Pennsylvania before moving to Patterson in 2012. He was a security officer for GATX in Waycross and of the Christian faith.
He was a volunteer fireman for the City of Patterson Fire Department and a former volunteer coach for the Patterson Recreation Department.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Scott Phillips and his grandmother, Lydia Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Jennifer Lynn Spencer Phillips of Patterson; four children, Josh Thomason (wife Marissa), Patterson, Jacob Phillips, Hoboken and Jessica Lynn Phillips, and Jason Phillips, both of Patterson; honorary daughter, Rachel Thomason, Mount Dora, FL; two grandsons, Zeyden Thomason, Galion, Ohio and Mikey Thomason, Patterson; lifelong best friend, Charlie Rowe, Sorrento, FL and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
