Photo courtesy of Stumpff Funeral Home - South
Kimberling City, Missouri
Jan 20, 1942 – Mar 10, 2020 (Age 78)
Theodore R. Phillips Jr, Reeds Spring, MO, son of Theodore and Lucille (Curtiss) Phillips Sr was born January 20, 1942 in Sedalia, MO and departed this life on March 10, 2020 at the age of 78.
Ted had been a resident of the area for thirty-nine years, moving here from Sedalia, MO. He had worked as a civil engineer for the State Highway Department.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Ginger Phillips of Reeds Spring, MO.
The service that was planned for July 26, 2020 has been postponed until a later date. Burial will be in Yocum Pond Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.
Update: With this virus going on we have decided to cancel Ted's memorial service on July 26th. We will be doing a internet memorial in September.
Read MoreGinger, I´m just now seeing Ted´s obituary.. I´m so very sorry to hear. It´s been many years since we last got together, but I still remember the memories and all the fun we had spelunking and talking ufology! Hope you´re well and taking care of yourself, I know it´s not an easy adjustment. Larry Don passed away in 2012 of Lymphoma.. Wishing you all the best- Shelby
Shelby Gillihan
June 24, 2025 | Friend
I was honored that he accepted my friend request on social media. I don't think I ever had more a couple brief exchanges with him via email or social, but he was a gentleman and a serious-minded investigator. He was, without a doubt, the world's foremost authority on physical trace cases associated with UFOs. I put him in the same category as Hynek, Friedman, Vallee, Mack, Maccabee, Hopkins, et al., one of the pioneers.
David Chace
March 03, 2025 | SeaTac, WA | Acquaintance
He was a workhorse of the rarest and toughest kind.A major contributor to the field. Lars Jone Larsen(54).
Lars Jone Larsen
February 13, 2025 | Other
I finally found this, now 4 years following the death of one of my most admired scientists, specifically, his courageous work on all things anomalous. My Sister and I had the privilege of being invited to Ted ("an astronomer") and his lovely wife Ginger's home during the 1990's through a work associate and brother to Ginger. We didn't know it at the time how instrumental Ted was in the field of ufology, but recall how he took the time to explain things in his small rotating observatory he had...
Sonya Buckelew
August 06, 2024 | Other
Just finished listening to a past podcast on Spotify of Ted speaking on the UFO: Whistleblower site. Very Good... One of the best ufologists I've ever heard... from right here in Missouri... I will continue to research his work. Prayers to Miss Ginger and family.
RA Avila, Missouri
June 11, 2024 | Other
Legend
Mike London
November 25, 2023
I am sorry for your loss, the world needs more men like him.
Joffre cueva
October 10, 2023 | Other
I never had the privilege of meeting Ted, but as a ufologist with over 49 years in, I was very aware of his stellar investigative trace evidence work. He will be truly missed. My late condolences to his family and friends. Ufology lost a true giant in our world. Just know he was loved and appreciated by everyone. All my best to you, Ted.
Perry Mittelstaedt
August 19, 2022 | Work
im trying to think about what to say about ted and all that i can come up with is the world has lost such a huge amount of knowledge info perspective skills ect in the world of ufo investigation this man lived a life we could only hope for i know they made a tv show called project blue book about j allen well i hope the make one for you maybe moon shaft or all the thousand other cases you have been on you were our fox moulder from x files just real ted you probably forgot more about ufo...
andrew swartwood
July 02, 2021 | Kansas City, KS | Acquaintance
