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Phillip Diamond Obituary
Phillip Dan Diamond (Sept. 22, 1964- Jan. 5, 2011)passed away the morning of January 5, 2011. He was the founder/owner of Lily and ?A Floral Extravaganza.
He is predeceased in death in by his father Ralph Diamond, sister Jennifer, and brother Anthony. He is survived by his mother Peggy, sister Violet(Steve) of Los Angeles, brothers Jeffrey and Vincent (Heather), nephews Kyle and Andrew, Niece Jennifer, Partner William Fenimore, Step niece Catherine, longtime friends Michael Cooke and Patricia Parker, and his many pets.
Phillip will be most remembered for being a loving caretaker and his amazing floral designs.
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Michael Cooke
January 6, 2024
My Dearest Phillip
The world has not been the same since you left. It was a much better place with you in it. I miss you terribly, yet am SO Blessed for our 20+ year together. You are forever in my heart.
Forever Yours,
"COOKIE"
Vince
January 4, 2024
Tomorrow marks 13 years without you dear brother. I have yet lost another piece of my heart. Phillip I know you're taking care of my dear wife in heaven. I know you're showing her the way. It's so hard to believe everyone has left me.
I continue to work on your case and the justice you deserve. I think of you often and I'm sure you know that. I can't wait to see all of you again.
Love you brother.
Vince
Michael Cooke
January 18, 2023
Vincent, I am So very sorry and deeply saddened to read about the passing of Violet and Jeff. My condolences. I want you to mow how much Phillip's Family has and will always mean to me. Know that I will help you to seek justice for Phillip's death. Please email me when you get time.
[email protected]
Vince
January 16, 2023
Phillip you are now joined by the rest of your siblings, except for me. 2022 was a strange year, but now 2023 brings strange promise in your investigation. I'm the last one standing and will continue to push for justice.
Love,
Your Brother
Catherine fenimore
January 5, 2023
11 years doesn't even feel like it. I remember this day like it was yesterday. I miss you like crazy uncle Phil and I thank you for taking a part of your life to raise me. Love you bunches
Violet
January 5, 2022
Phillip I cannot believe you have been gone 11 years today. Jeff, Vince, Heather, and I think about you often. We look forward to our loved ones being reunited. Until then, so many wonderful memories of each of you keeps us grounded.
We love you so much!!
Violet, Vince, Heather, and Jeff
Violet Beasley
January 5, 2021
My sweet Phillip - I cannot believe you have been gone 10 years. We miss you so much. Your smile and goofy giggle. Your dedication to family. You are always on our mind and in our heart. Looking forward to our being together again.
September 21, 2020
Tomorrow, September 22, 2020, our sweet Phillip would turn 56 years old. I can’t begin to imagine what he would be like today. Is it possible that he could be any funnier? Cookie will agree that Phillip showed my wedding guests how to party - he was the life of the party! Would he still have his gorgeous hair - like Dad? I hope he knew how much we appreciated his undying love and devotion to Mom and Dad - even though it weighed on him so. There is no doubt that Phillip would still be that loving person today. He was and always will be so special to his family and all who knew and loved him. Your are missed so much my sweet Phillip!
January 8, 2020
On Sunday, January 5, 2020, my heart was full of both love and sadness. So many good memories - Phillip was something special. However, I could not find the strength to leave a simple little comment, share a funny memory. I cannot believe it has been 9 long years. I know he is safe and we will see him again, but it still breaks my heart. Phillip, you are loved by so many - you are missed by so many - especially me.
Michael Cooke
October 23, 2017
Caty,
This is Cookie. I saw you post and was thrilled to see it. I think of you often and hope you are doing well. Feel Free to contact me if you'd like.
[email protected]
Halloween 2017
Michael Cooke
October 23, 2017
Phillip,
Thinking of You at Halloween and remembering the many Fabulous costumes and parties.
Forever in my Heart
❤ Cookie
Catherine Fenimore
October 19, 2017
Hey Phillip our dearest friend Linda passed in the summer and I just found this page 2017 is coming to an end and I'm 18 now. I was 11 when you passed I wish you could be here. I would have loved that. I miss you so much uncle and your flowers and sometimes you'll let me decorate too. I love you and miss you write soon
Love Caty
May 29, 2017
Thinking about those we love who are no longer with us and a time when we will all be reunited. What a glorious day that will be!
December 31, 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, we find it has been yet another year without our kind and wonderful Phillip. It will be 6 years on January 5, 2017 that Phillip was so violently taken from his family and friends. The only words of comfort that can be offered are "time will heal the pain". However, we all know that simple words and time do not heal all things.There continues to be no closure for his family and friends, but they must rest in God and have faith that he knows all and that he is our strength. Let the burden rest upon him to provide closure. We know that his family will be reunited with Phillip, Peggy, Ralph, Anthony, Jenny, and so many others they love and miss. But for now, as we bring in a new year, send loving thoughts and prayer to those who continue to mourn so the loss of one "so special".
January 9, 2016
The soft light of a shimmering candle pointing toward the heavens, and heartfelt prayers to comfort those who continue to mourn the loss of a loving son, brother, and uncle.
January 6, 2013
January 5th 2013 marks the second anniversary of the death of a very special young man. Phillip remains in our thoughts and prayers. Special prayers go out to his ailing mother and family. Missing you.
December 24, 2012
I just found this while looking for Phillip online. I have been out of the country for over 3 years and Mr. Diamond handled all of our events and arrangements. Houston has lost the best florist in the city and probably the state! My heart is broken finding out this way. Our family holidays will never be the same.
Goodson Family
December 23, 2012
At this time of year, Houston mourns the loss of one so talented and special. Remembering Phillip and The Lily and..."
December 3, 2012
Phillips favorite song silver spring by fleetwood mac favorite movie jeepers creeper 1 and 2 we will never hear and watch these things the same again. miss you so much buddy
November 13, 2012
My dear uncle phillip, you were removed from my life but never my heart my love for you is still very strong i miss you so much. i will always visit you on your birthdays and holidays your never to far for me love and miss you katy
Vince Diamond
September 23, 2012
Phillip, It has been very hard since you left us to be in a better place. We know the truth and know you are in a better place. Your life was too short. Can't wait to see you again.
Vince
Phil, Violet and Vince 0n 6/23/91
September 22, 2012
September 22, 2012
Sweet Phillip - we miss you so much. Thinking of you often. Today you would be 48 - amazing how much time has passed. Our love for you remains so strong. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you. Thoughts of love and wonderful memories continue to be shared by all who truly loved and cared for you. You will remain forever in our hearts!! Love Jeff, Vince, Heather, Violet, Steve, Mom, Andrew and Jenny
Michael Cooke
September 22, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHILLIP!!!
We all love and miss you so much.
September 21, 2012
Phillip was a good family man, he will be forever missed but never forgotten.
August 16, 2012
My sweet Phillip. Thinking of you as always. Wishing so you were here to talk to - to laugh with. Mom has been sharing stories with the kids today about you, daddy, Jenny and Bo. Had them laughing over stories about your dogs too. She really misses you. She told me her heart just doesn't want to work the same without you. I understand that feeling completely. However, we now know peace will come soon and justice will prevail. Perhaps then we will truly begin to heal. Continuing to love and and miss our loved ones and looking forward to our being reunited.
August 16, 2012
i love and miss you so much uncle phillip you would of loved the new home the dogs love it it has a big yard. uncle tiger blew up a picture of you its hanging in the living room we see you everyday i love you uncle phillip katy
April 9, 2012
Cynthia, thank you for your note. The picture was taken at my wedding - hen Phillip was so full of life and happy!! He ws preparing the flowers for the wedding party. He walked me down the aisle. Dad had just lost his leg. I agree, it is still so sad to think about what happened to him. The silliest things will remind me of him and with that comes the pain all over again. For mom too. She mentions him daily. But she seems to be at peace with it, she knows the truth, and her strong faith has helped her to begin to heal. Hoping soon to receive answers - perhaps some closure for all of us.
Cynthia Chambliss
April 9, 2012
Nice picture of Phillip. It's sad to think about what happened to him. He did design the most beautiful flower arrangements.
April 8, 2012
Thinking of you today. Took mom flowers and it made her cry remembering the beautiful arrangements you made for her. People always say "in time it does get better". I can honestly say that is not the case when it comes the pain we feel because you are not here with us. Loving and missing you as always. You are in our prayers today! Vi
March 29, 2012
Anna, thank you for your note. Phillip's work was extraordinary. No one can match that special touch he added to his designs. He is truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Phillip's Family
anna
March 28, 2012
As Easter approaches we could not help but think of you, and how you've done your Easter flowers for the past 8 years and how lovely they always were, our flowers have never been the same. miss you
Your loving family
February 16, 2012
Another holiday has come and gone - Valentine's Day. Could not help thinking about all the lovely arrangements you made over the years. You brought so much beauty and happiness to others. At a time of year when others choose to express their love, it hurts our hearts to know that you suffered so. But we find comfort in knowing that your good deeds will be remembered and, as said by a wise and loving older family member after you passed, you are now at peace and no one/nothing can cause you any more pain. Letting go is so difficult, but we all hold true to our faith that we will be together again. We think of you so often, making it through each day with wonderful memories of the "you" we continue to love and miss.
mika
January 15, 2012
we miss you ever day phillip
January 6, 2012
Dear Linda:
Thank you so much for your note. I agree. It is so difficult to believe that it has been one year since Phillip was taken from us. We all miss him so much. It is his friends - like you, Cookie, Pat and Kay - that continue to help us through such a difficult time. Phillip would be so proud to know so many continue to love and miss him.
Love Violet and Peggy
January 5, 2012
Dear Violet:
You & your entire family are in my thoughts & my heart today. It doesn't seem like it's been a year. I miss him more everyday. Love You -- Linda Lanford
Love you & miss you more than ever, Phillip.
Your Loving Family
January 5, 2012
We are thinking of you our sweet Phillip on this the one year anniversary of your death. You are so loved and truly missed. Words cannot describe what this year has been like without you. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Our love for you is everlasting. We love and miss you so. Violet, Steve, Vince, Heather, Jeff and Mom
December 24, 2011
Thinking of you our sweet Phillip. It is Christmas Eve 2011. It has been almost 1 year since you were taken from us. The holidays have not been the same without you. Clients called your cell looking to place orders and I had to once again share the sad news of your passing. However, many of your closest friends, such as Pat, Cookie and old friend Kay, continue to stay in touch, leaving no doubt in any one's mind that you were so loved and are truly missed. Although there are times the pain and sorrow seem almost unbearable for those left behind, with the strong love and support of Vince, Heather, Jeff, Steve, and even Mom, as well as our extended family and loving friends, we are all able to find strength and comfort. Our personal faith and the incredible love so many shared for you, as well as knowing that soon all questions will be answered, gives us much needed peace and hope for the future. We take this moment to remember the love and kindness that flowed from your heart and the beauty and happiness you brought to so many this time of year through your work. We love and miss you our sweet and special one!
Love Jeff, Vince, Heather, Violet and Steve, and always in Mom's thoughts
Michael Cooke
December 22, 2011
My Darling Phillip, almost a year later and your presence is missed more than ever. So hard to celebrate the Holidays with
out you. Merry Christmas my Beautiful Man. I will Miss You Always.
Barbra
October 28, 2011
Phillip thinking of you and missing your talent this time of year. our prayers are with your family. my god watch out for your little girl as you once did. Barbra
October 17, 2011
Mom truly misses you. Each day she speaks of you. Today she shared silly memories about your dogs - those "loud barking dogs" - and how they loved you so. She was overwhelmed with emotion when she shared that no one could care for her the way you did. Even with all the obstacles you faced each day in your own life, you were always there for her. When asked what she missed most, she said your giggle and your good cooking. She longs for the day when the two of you, along with dad, Jenny and Bo and the rest of our loving family will be together again. Missing my little brother! Violet
cobb
October 9, 2011
Phillip missing you so much every day.You were taking from us way to soon. All my love,Cobb
Linda Lanford
September 23, 2011
Dear Phillip:
Thinking about you today, and missing
you so much. All my love, Linda
Violet Beasley
September 22, 2011
Today is September 22, 2011. It is your 47th birthday. We miss you so much. Our love for you remains strong. Thinking of you on your "special" day!! Love you! Violet
July 15, 2011
God Bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Phillip we will miss you.
Jonnie Sutterfield
July 14, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, as children my sister Nina and Phillip had crushes on one another and now they have both died too young. My sympathies are with you all. Phillip was a very great guy.
Jeff Wolfe
July 9, 2011
God bless you Phillip. I love Violet so much.
Cynthe Hughes
February 14, 2011
I just heard the sad news. I've worked with Phillip for over 20 years and he was always so creative and fun. I will miss his wonderful sense of humor and smile, and of course his beautiful flowers. Brian and I will miss you.
Paula Brett
February 12, 2011
Phillip knew instinctively how to decorate my tables for any event I hosted in my home or at a restuarant. I so loved all the planning with him. Phillip also loved my car and I will always have a special place in my heart for him. I hope to find a way to honor him some day as he was very special to me. Thanks Phillip for all the beautiful flower arrangements you created! Rest in peace, your friend forever...Most fondly, Paula
Jeff Diamond
February 10, 2011
To my little brother Phillip. You were amazing and one of a kind. You will remain in my heart forever. I will always love you. Rest in peace. Love Jeff
Kay Davis Garcia
February 6, 2011
Phillip was one of my best childhood friends from elementary school days. We lived next door to each other on West Drew and spent many summer days riding our bikes around Montrose. I remember visiting Jennifer when she was so ill. The day she died Phillip and I went to the TG&Y where he bought some white flowers to make an arrangement. We must have been about 10 years old. Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for sharing your childhood with me. You and your entire family were never forgotten by me.
Jennifer Gonzalez
January 31, 2011
You will be missed Phillip. I always enjoyed talking to you as your compassion always came thru. God Bless.
Kristin Brown
January 31, 2011
I just heard the very sad news about the passing of Phillip. Phillip was an amazing floral designer and such a sweet man who was a delight to talk with. He created beautiful floral works of art for both Foley's and Macy's special events and his presence will be missed dearly. My thought and prayers are with his family and friends.
Linda Lanford
January 26, 2011
I will be forever grateful for Phillip's
friendship and love, and for the many
happy memories he gave me.
Violet Diamond Beasley
January 25, 2011
There are no words to describe my love for my brother Phillip. He was not only a great brother but an incredible friend. His love, devotion and care for our mother Peggy was truly appreciated and will always be remembered. His life was cut short but his memories will live on. One day we will all be together again. But until then thoughts of Phillip's sweet and gentle being and his silly grin and giggle will keep his memory alive. Phillip, I truly miss my "oh so special" brother. Violet
Michael Cooke
January 19, 2011
Pillip's unconditional love and extraordinary talent will be sorely missed. I am extremely blessed to have shared life with this beautiful man. May you finally Rest In Peace. ... Love "Cookie"
Vince Diamond
January 14, 2011
Phillip, I will miss you so much. Your life ended way too early. I will always remember our childhood laughs. Your talent was unmatched. I know we will see each other again.
Your Little Brother
January 14, 2011
I will miss him dearly. He was always there first thing in the morning when I got to work, now it seems strange with out him there.
Jodie
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