PATTERSON — Mr. John Kirk Phillips, 54 of Patterson, passed away early Monday morning, December 20, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born July 27, 1970, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Phillips 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.
Phillips 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, Phillips 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) of Patterson, Jacob Phillips of Hoboken, Jessica Lynn Phillips of Patterson and Jason Phillips of Patterson; honorary daughter, Rachel Thomason of Mount Dora, Fla.; two grandsons, Zeyden Thomason of Galion, Ohio and Mikey Thomason of Patterson; lifelong best friend, Charlie Rowe of Sorrento, Fla.; 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.
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