John-Phillips-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Downs Funeral Home - Marshall

John "Rick" Phillips

Aug 20, 1963 - Aug 19, 2025

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My Uncle Rick was one of the brightest, most inquisitive people I ever had the privilege of knowing. An all around great man who always encouraged me and anyone to do what's right, I pray for peace and strength for my Aunt Kim.

I didn’t get to know Rick very long but he meant the world to all of us in his PTSD group. God speed brother!

It was good working with him in OI&T at the VA. He had an curious mind and was always will to learn new things, and work through problem solving wiring and data transmission issues. I missed working with him when he moved to Bio Med.
It is all terribly sad that he has passed so quickly into his second life of retirement, but he really enjoyed the cruises and talked about them every time I saw him and Ms Kimmie.
The Lord bless you all and keep you in his arms and love.

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

Kim I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was like a brother to me. We had so many great times together. I enjoyed talking to him and going places with him. He was a good christian man. We are here for you if you need us. Praying for you and your family.

We are praying for Kim and the family❤❤

Rick was such a great spirit . He was a very knowledgeable and kind man. I workers with Rick at Centenary College. I know he will be greatly missed. God bless the family and their broken hearts.

To my sweet and beautiful Kim. I am so sorry to hear about Rick. Our hearts are breaking for you.
Rick served Jesus and his country very well. You and Rick both have the greatest faith and loyalty to Jesus Christ. Mike and I are both very thankful for you and Rick. We will miss seeing Rick and visiting with him. It was always a blessing to see you both. Rick loved you so very much and you loved him.
I am thankful to Jesus that you all had each other and loved each other so very...

What a wonderful person he was, Kim, and loved you and the family very much . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you. Aunt Dianne and Uncle Robby

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John “Rick” Phillips, 61, of Marshall, Texas was born on August 20, 1963, in Bossier City, Louisiana to John Lester Phillips II and Mary May, the youngest of three children.He graduated from Bossier High School before he enlisted in the Navy in 1981, with the Nuclear Reactor Program....

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