Richard Phillips, 73, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Ky.
He was born in Robbinsville, N.C. on June 13, 1948, and was the son of the late Otis and Mae Stratton Phillips.
He had worked on pipeline construction and strip mines. He was a member of McGrady Creek Missionary Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie and J.B. Phillips; and sisters, Frances Newcom and Hazel Driver.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Caryn Sellers Phillips; daughter,
Kendra Phillips Radcliff; grandchildren, Kamden and Kyler Radcliff; nieces and nephews; and best friend, Tim Moody.
There will be a memorial service at a later date. Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Ky. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.