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Ronald Phillips Obituary

Phillips, Ronald Lee 10/1/1967 - 10/3/2016 Mr. Ronald Lee Phillips, age 49, of Three Rivers, passed away tragically on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 on a job site where he was working. Ron was born on Oct. 1st, 1967 in Kalamazoo, MI., the son of Mr. Gary and Linda Sue (Slater) Phillips. Ron grew up in the Plainwell area where he graduated from high school in 1985. On August 11, 1990 Ron married the love of his life Cathy Daugherty in Paw Paw, MI. That same year, Ron and Cathy moved to Three Rivers. Later, Ron started Phillips Construction and then Phillips Tree Service. Ron enjoyed working and tending to his property at Corey Lake. He cherished spending time with friends and family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was also a long time member of Corey Lake Nazarene Church. Ron was always willing to provide anyone with a helping hand and will be missed by all whom were touched by his generosity and kindness for others. Ron leaves to cherish his memory, wife of twenty six years, Cathy Phillips of Three Rivers; daughter, Lindsey Phillips of Three Rivers; son, Jacob (Jordan) Phillips; of Three Rivers; parents, Gary and Linda Phillips of Three Rivers; brothers, Wade Phillips, Brad Phillips both of Three Rivers, and Kevin (Carrie) Phillips of Arizona; grandchildren, Ezra, Katherine, and Ava Phillips brother-in-law, Bob (Tina) Daugherty and two nieces and two nephews. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Hohner Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Corey Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Gary Carr officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to the Grandchildren Trust c/o Cathy Phillips or Corey Church of the Nazarene. Envelopes available at the funeral home or church. Online condolences may be left at www.hohnerfh.com.

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2016.

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Laurie Westberg

October 17, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to all. Ron will be deeply missed around the lake community and the community as a whole. His smile and charm will forever be in 3 generations of our hearts. Ron is greatly respected by our entire family.

Corinne Southworth

October 12, 2016

Cathy my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

The Felthoff family

October 9, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 8, 2016

Ron, you and I had a great childhood. Playing with you and your brothers. I felt like one of the Phillips family. Great to see the family but wish it was different circumstances. Until we see each other again. Rhonda Knapp

October 8, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Ron was a great guy with a terrific sense of humor. I will miss seeing him around the lake area.
Our prayers will be with the family during this painful time.

Fondly,
Rod and Judi Haugh

Sandy Visser-Hettinga-Howe

October 7, 2016

My heart goes out to all of the family. I must of met Ron when he was little. I am Tom Vissers 'little sister Sandy Hettinga . we would have cook outs ( Game dinners )at Gary and Linda's house and always having our kids a round. My prayers are with you , Gary& Linda and Cathy and all of the family .

Angel Burnett

October 6, 2016

I met Ron his dad and Brad when I was working at the Jones marathon great great people, I'm so so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be greatly missed.

Marjorie Clark

October 6, 2016

How sad! My heart goes out to his family. Am good friends with Gary and Linda and wish to express my sympathy.
LOVE Marjorie Clark

Dick & Kathy Kaplon

October 6, 2016

Ron, his Dad, & Son took some trees down for us this spring, you could not ask for any better people, it was our honor to have met them, great, great people. God Bless

Donna DeVries

October 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss.

Kathy Schroeder

October 5, 2016

May Our Savior fill you with His Peace that passes all understanding...

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