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Billy Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 30, 2025.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Billy Phillips a husband father and grandfather who departed his lif on April 18, 2025 at the age of 65. Billy J. Phillips was born to the late Elisha and Corine Phillips in Mississippi. He graduated from Calumet high school. He went on to be one of the biggest D.J. in Northwest Indiana at Bubbs Lounge from there he went on to work at Lakeshore Dunes Apartments for 30 years as a security guard supervisor. He leave behind his wife of 36 years Brenda Phillips, 4 daughters Tequila Hull, Dominique King, Brandi Phillips and Trenise Davis Phillips, 4 granddaughters Zyone, Kenkirra, Brooklynn and Serena, 2 grandsons Joshua and Jamari Phillips. He is preceded in death by his son Keyone Williams Phillips his parents Elisha and Corine Phillips 2 brothers Willie Phiilips and Elisha Phillips Jr. 3 sisters Edna Williams, Barbara (Trotter) Phillips and Jonnie Phillips. He is survived by 3 brothers Columbus Phillips, Jeffery Phillips, and Mathis Phillips, 3 Sisters Katie Black, Maryann Clinton, and Beatrica (Frankie) Phillips and his loving auntie Willie Ruth Archie and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Wake Friday May 2,2025 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Funeral 12:00 p.m. all services at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home 3200 W. 15th Ave Gary,In.

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Sherita Taylor

May 18, 2025

So very sorry for the loss of your husband he was a great guy

Samuel Custard

May 10, 2025

My condolences to family of Billy. I lives in Lakeshore Dunes and have known since he stated working here. My prayers are with the family.
Samuel Custard

Tereza Burr

May 6, 2025

Wow. This took me for a surprise. My deepest condolences to Billy's family.

Jeanette

May 6, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Jeanette

May 6, 2025

ROD CRAWFORD

May 3, 2025

JUST WANT TO GIVE THE FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHIES! HAD GOTTEN TO KNOW BILLY FROM MY DAYS AS A DOORMAN AT DENAS PUB...ACROSS THE STREET FROM BUBBS LOUNGE! HE HUNG OUT, WE PLAYED CARDS, AND JUST ENJOYED LIFE!
REST WELL.....OL' BUDDIE

Tim Wright

May 2, 2025

My condolences on your
loss.

Shawn

May 2, 2025

I´m sorry for your loss I´m praying for your family u will be missed

KENNETH Mathis

May 2, 2025

Billy will be missed. A guy with a big personality. A great Hurdler at Calumet making it down state. Prayers for your family.

Lakita Dabney

May 2, 2025

It was a pleasure living in Lakeshore dunes apartments and being a coworker with you your smile of course but more importantly your presence will be deeply missed

Jonas Pierce

May 2, 2025

Jonas Pierce

May 2, 2025

Billy will be missed by all that knew him my prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends he will truly be missed and remembered.

Andre Smith

May 2, 2025

Just hearing this today and I´m very saddened to hear this. I learned a lot working with you I truly will miss you my Big OG prayers to you and your entire family Rip "BILLY"

Deidre Daniels

May 2, 2025

R.I.P. Bro Billy

Coleman Hawkins Jr.

May 1, 2025

We had good times patrolling lakeshore dunes and in his " Boom-Boom Room!!!," in his basement. He will truly, truly be missed!!!! Rest In Heaven, My Friend Billy

Angie Dixon

May 1, 2025

Sending Condolences to the family. As he's known to many from Bubs Lounge...our own Dollar Bill. May he rest in Peace

Art Bruder

May 1, 2025

One of my closet´s friends in high school my nick name for him was China-man .. haven´t seen or herd from him in 40 years .. RIP my Guy ...

Pamela Nance

May 1, 2025

My deepest condolences to your family may God give you strength during this difficult time, you and my ex husband worked together for some years doing security he always spoke highly of you rest in peace Mr Billy.

Frances Bridges Resto

May 1, 2025

I extend my condolences and prayers to Mama Archie and family at this difficult time.

Ted Brown

April 30, 2025

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family P

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