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Derek Phillips Obituary
May 17, 1990 - October 30, 2020
Mr. Derek Shawn Phillips, 30, of Hickory, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.
He was born May 17, 1990, in Catawba County, the son of Fredrick Phillips and Sandy Laffon Phillips of Conover.
He was employed as a lead recruiter for Kelly Services.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fred Phillips Sr. and Faye Wallen Phillips.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Fredrick and Sandy Phillips; fiancée, Leah Woods of Hickory; son, Cobra Silas Phillips of Hickory; brothers, Trevor Phillips and wife, Leigh, Dylan Phillips and Kadey Fisher-Wellman of Hickory; maternal grandparents, Howard and Thetta Laffon; cousins, Drew, Blake, Tori, Brad, Christopher, Eli, Ben and Sebastian; nephews, Ayden and Jayce; niece, Raelyn; and a number of aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Burke Mortuary of Newton, with Pastor John Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Burke Mortuary of Newton
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Amy Kotner
October 27, 2023
Fred and Sandy,
I also lost a child. She was only 40. My heart goes out to you along with prayers for healing.
Love,
Amy Kotner (friend of Mark Rowe)
Pamela Mendes
November 5, 2020
Sending healing prayers and wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Derek was a wonderful Co-Worker and will be missed tremendously. My heart goes out to your family.
Jennifer L Smith
November 4, 2020
So sadden to hear Derek is no longer with us, he was very kind, funny, and always finding us jobs we're going to miss that smile and laugh. Prayers go out to his family Good man gone too soon
Amy Kotner
November 2, 2020
I pray that God will wrap his arms around your family and comfort you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Molly Tolbert Sain
November 2, 2020
Derek, I will never forget what a nice guy you were. My prayers are with your family. Rest in peace.
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