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Kenneth Phillips Obituary

PHILLIPS, KENNETH L., 80, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at his residence.

He was retired and former owner of Pit Stop Liquors. He was a Marine veteran, a member of Monsignor Newman Council #4665, and a founding member of the old St. Polycarp Church.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Laverne Phillips, and Beatrice Schultz and a granddaughter Kensey Bickel.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years the former Mary Ann Crawford; sons, Michael (Robyn), Matthew (Franci), and Scott (Micki) Phillips; Daughters, Joan Deener (Wally), Carol Acree (Wayne), Donna Bickel, Sue Dearmond (Bob), Patty Bradford (Marcus), Marsha Atzinger (Michael), Missy Hynes (Kelly); 19 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four stepgreat grandchildren.

His funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 5431 Johnsontown Road. Ratterman Grand Chapels 4832 Cane Run Road in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be noon- 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Expressions of sympathy to Hosparus or Mass of the Air.

Published by Courier-Journal on Sep. 30, 2012.
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. I have very vivid memories of the Phillips family filling an entire pew during masses at St. Polycarp. All of us in the Bush family have been blessed to cross paths with the members of the Phillips family through the years. We know that your husband/father/grandfather was a special man who left a lasting legacy in each of you. Bless you.
Sheila "Bush" Gividen

Sheila Gividen

October 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips family. We are thinking of you Scott.

Don Zinno

October 2, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Your memories and love will bring comfort to you in the days to come.

Delores Urevick

October 2, 2012

Sorry for your loss Patty, your family and you will be in my prayers

Michelle Bell

October 2, 2012

Kenny will be dearly missed by all that knew him. I remember how nice he would always treat me as a kid working at the fish fries. I am keeping your family in my prayers.

Cathy Bray Reising

October 2, 2012

Marsha,
So sorry to here of your Dad passing. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Robin Coombs

October 1, 2012

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories hanging out at the Phillips house.

Teri (Chappell)Miller

October 1, 2012

May God send you comfort during this very difficult time you are in my prayers and thought.

Tish Grundy

October 1, 2012

so sorry for your loss my mom and dad have been neighbors with you guys all my life and they are so sad that this has happened to such a great fsmily just know that your family is in our prayers and we are so sorry for yall's loss and if you all need anything we are just right across the street

kim smith

September 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Kenny was a very special man and we are so glad that we had the opportunity to know all of you. God bless each of you.

Bill & Doris Mattingly

September 30, 2012

ED BRENDA SMITH

September 30, 2012

September 30, 2012
Marine – Kenneth L. Phillips - Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC during Korean War. We the Marines of Ky-ana Det. #729 wishes to extend to you and your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fidelis. Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729
~ Bill Gividen, Louisville, Kentucky

Bill Gividen

September 30, 2012

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