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Justin Phillips Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Justin James Phillips, 19, of Newport News, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2004. He was born on July 20, 1984, in Fort Hood, Texas. He attended several area schools, Dunbar-Erwin, Warwick High School and Denbigh High School. He was a 2003 graduate of Menchville High School. He most recently attended Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fisherville, Va. He is survived by his mother, Vanessa Phillips; brothers, Timothy and Elijah Phillips, all of Newport News; his father, Frank J. Phillips of Laurel, Md.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607 (757) 380-0251. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Daily Press from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2004.

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n fin

July 20, 2004

Vanessa please know that I feel your pain, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you and keep your head up.

darlene jackson

July 17, 2004

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

Shannon Day

July 14, 2004

Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my heart, and I hope you can find strength in faith. With love, Shannon

BONNIE COBB

July 14, 2004

VANESSA, I'M SORRY THAT I COULDN'T BE THERE FOR YOU, BUT PLEASE KNOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL ME. YOUR FRIEND, BONNIE

kimberly johnson

July 9, 2004

Vanessa, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and the boys are in my heart and prayers. If there is anything i can do don't hesitate to call. God bless you.

Blake/Lolita Purter

July 8, 2004

Sister Vanessa Me and my family are very sorry on the lost of your son. If you need us, or if their anything we can do for you please let us no. so sorry for the lost. My husband use to talk to your son all the time. Blake use to work out in Wendwood apartment.

Donna McIntosh Hostetler

July 8, 2004

Vanessa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You!

Stephanie Randall

July 8, 2004

Vanessa, may the Lord give you and your family strength in your time of need. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you.

WILLIAM MCKETHAN

July 8, 2004

VANESSA, IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE HE'S GONE. I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE THE PAIN YOU FEEL LOSING JUSTIN, AND I TRULY FEEL FOR YOU AND THE BOYS. TAKE HEART IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER...CHILLIN' WITH JESUS. STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS YA'LL.

PENNY CRAWFORD

July 6, 2004

VANESSA, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ON ME. VANESSA I'M HERE FOR YOU. LOVE ALWAYS, PENNY C.

VERONICA DEANS

July 6, 2004

Vanessa,

My prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. God be with you and your family always.

SHARON HUBBARD

July 6, 2004

VANESSA MY PRAYS IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL

CHERYLE WATSON

July 6, 2004

VANESSA IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

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