Danny Joe Phillips, age 82, of Casey, IL passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born October 24, 1936 in Union Center, IL, the son of Arlie Edward Phillips and Ruby Louise Wall Phillips. On February 7, 1958 he married Patsy Louetta Wright in Marshall, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Patsy Phillips of Casey, IL; son, Rick Phillips (Dorinda) of Casey, IL and their children, Jamie LaPlante (Chris), Kacie Moore (Brandon) and Ashbie Phillips; son, Chris Phillips of Martinsville, IL and his children, Derek Phillips and Cody Phillips (Kristen); daughter, Theresa Crampton (Bill) of Casey, IL and their children, Seth Crampton and Kelly Crampton; great grandchildren, Stella Moore, Grayson Phillips and Bristol Phillips; brother in law, Cecil Wright, Jr. (Charlotte) of Effingham, IL; sister in law, Ramona Phillips Carney of Mattoon, IL and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eddie Lee Phillips.
Joe was a 1954 graduate of Casey High School. He retired as Superintendent of City of Casey Street Department after 23 years. Joe was a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Association and American Motorcycle Association. His hobbies were motorcycles and cars. Joe and Patsy enjoyed traveling on their motorcycle as much as possible.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Southard officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmony Cemetery, rural Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave, Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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