Robert W Phillips

March 10, 1952 - June 12, 2015

Robert W. Phillips, age 63, of Mount Vernon, MO died on Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Freeman Health System West in Joplin, MO. Mr. Phillips was born in Fort Carson, CO on Monday, March 10, 1952. He was the son of Doyle Phillips and Betty (Weldy) Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a Unit Clerk in the nursing field. Surviving are the following: his two children, Angela D. Phillips of Springfield, MO and Chris Phillips of Mount Vernon, MO; one sister, Pam Adams of Platte City, MO; and three brothers, J.D. Phillips of the state of FL, David Phillips of Lafayette, LA, and Rick Phillips of Mount Vernon, MO; and four grandchildren. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by one son, Eric Phillips, on November 7, 2014. Mr. Robert Phillips has been cremated at his request. Memorial services will be held by his family at a later date under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.