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Christopher "Chris" Micheal Phillips
1984 - 2020
Christopher "Chris" Micheal Phillips
1984 - 2020
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BORN
1984
DIED
2020
Christopher "Chris" Phillips Obituary
Winter Haven-Christopher "Chris" M. Phillips, age 35, passed away June 29, 2020 in Plant City.
Chris was born in Plant City on October 22, 1984. He moved from Mulberry to Winter Haven 10 years ago. He graduated from Mulberry High School Class of 2003. He was a produce wholesaler. Chris was a loving Husband and Daddy.
He is survived by his wife: Courtney Marie Phillips, sons: Parker and Porter Phillips, parents: Karen and Daryl Phillips, brother: John Phillips, (girlfriend) Yashera Gonzalez, grandmother: Betty Parks, nephew & nieces: John Phillips, Jr., Kaitlynn Phillips, Layla Santana and Nadiya Gonzalez, parents (in-laws) Dale and Danyal Kelley, grandparents: Dale and Jean Kelley, sisters-in-law Morgan Kelley, Cloey Kelley (spouse) Kasey Herrington, niece: Charlee Jean Herrington and many loved aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends.
The family will receive friends Monday July 6, 2020 from 1:00 -3:00 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church: 4450 Harden Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33813. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 P.M.
All in attendance are ask to practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers please send donations for his boy's Parker & Porter Phillips To: Center State Bank, 6900 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, Florida 33884. PLEASE PUT ACCT.# 1579 ON CHECK.
Condolences may be sent to the [email protected]. Arrangements have been entrusted to Seigler Funeral Home, Mulberry, Florida.
June 26, 2024
Remembering Chris: We miss not having him in our lives and seeing all the achievements he undoubtedly would have made. Uncle Dean & Aunt Gloria
Jeanne Ousley
June 26, 2022
Man Chris me and sugar miss you dearly, I miss your gentle smile and your laugh that made my day. I always looked for you on Fridays at the market, in which I was a dealer that was grateful to have been labeled as his sister and brother from another mother . When I use to pull up I jump out the truck and call his name and he would say baby girl what's happening with a smile and hug. Chris you may be gone but will never be forgotten,fly high mydear angel.
Gary Eulo
July 11, 2020
I was very sorry to hear this. John, you and your entire family are in my prayers. God bless y'all.
Cheryl Howard
July 10, 2020
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Dodie Miranda
July 8, 2020
Please know that Karen you and your family are in my prayers. The Lords peace be with you always
Paul Chadwick
July 6, 2020
One of the best men i know and long time brother, i have endless great memories of our younger days, your personality was one that just attracted people man, so generous and kind and loving , you took me in like a real brother i will never forget you and the lasting memories of the amazing person you are. I hate i let life drift away our closeness over the years but you are so very loved brother and i hope you rest well in paradise looking down over us and look forward to seeing you again one day. I love ya brother!!!
Heather George
July 6, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Heather Rael
July 6, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Stephanie, Jere, Jeremiah, and Briana Thomason
July 6, 2020
Chris will never be forgotten and was taken too soon! Prayers for you and your boys! We love you!
Robert Gaskins
July 6, 2020
Prayers and condolences . I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Cindy Powell
July 6, 2020
You, the boys & your family will be in our prayers. Chris was such a kind person who was taken too soon.
Chandra Glass
July 6, 2020
I am so sorry for you Courtney.You always had a big heart and a love for everyone.May God bless you and your sweet boys in days to come.Love Always Chandra Glass and Haley Tidwell.
Tim & Kay Lamb
July 6, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
WILSON Parks
July 6, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. WIL
Ashley Hart
July 5, 2020
Chris you were such a kind person. We were not in the same class but were in the same family of friends. You guys always had a great time in Bradley. I can Name a few amazing angels you will get to be with in heaven to be with. May god grant your wife and kids the strength to get through this they sure have an amazing angel looking over them. Rest easy Chris
Rachel Holcombe
July 5, 2020
Chris,
Thank you for showing Courtney was true love is. Thank you for always taking care of her and the boys. It's our turn now. You are such an amazing person. You were always so generous to everyone. I am going to miss you dearly. Rest easy.
July 5, 2020
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family..Shirley, Karen and Sheila Barrett
Paula Baker
July 5, 2020
Chris we never had much time spent together, but you were always so friendly and polite, you were an amazing husband and father to the ones I love, Thank you for all the good times you gave them in your few short years together, you will forever be missed by many. RIP until we all meet again!!
Rachel Holcombe
July 5, 2020
Rachel Holcombe
July 5, 2020
Rachel Holcombe
July 5, 2020
Chris,
Thank you so much for showing my best friend Courtney what true love is. Thank you for loving her dearly and giving her two boys to always have a memory of you. We will take care of them now, in your honor. You always were such an amazing man. Will love and miss you daily.
Chris,<br />Where do I start? <br />Only 10 years of knowing you and wasnt near long enough. 10 years of seeing the true definition of love between you and my sister. 10 years of seeing how compassionate you were about your work and your love
Aunt Bean
July 5, 2020
Chris,
Where do I start?
Only 10 years of knowing you and wasnt near long enough. 10 years of seeing the true definition of love between you and my sister. 10 years of seeing how compassionate you were about your work and your love for your family. What do I say? Nothing any of us can type up will ever do justice to the man you are. But here I am..trying...
It is an honor to be your SISTER. You have been here and witnessed many ups and downs throughout my life, and you never judged. You would simply tell me what I deserved in life and to never settle.
Every Saturday morning youd wake up at the crack of dawn and off to the little Cordele Walmart you went to just browse but would always come home with some off the wall gadgets for your boys and CJ, youd also go to every dang place that offered breakfast and bring home breakfast for everyone..there would be chicken biscuits from Chick-fil-A, McGriddles from McDonalds, Burger King biscuits, pork chop biscuits, etc. You simply never wanted to see any of us go hungry and would give you the last dollar in his pocket if needed.
The love you have for my sister is unconditional..the love I always wanted. If anyone knew court it was you. shes small but spit ball of fire and you knew how to handle her. You never let her or the boys go without and always put them before yourself. You were the best father to the boys and still are. Parker has talked a lot about you, and although you already know this Wednesday night in the hotel bathroom we looked up and talked to you. I told him your always with him and you love to hear him talk to you, and last night he looked at court when watching fireworks and said I bet daddy has the best seat up there watching them.. Court is pushing through this hard time one day at a time and I am so proud of her as I know you are. I will never understand why you had to go. The world needs you. Someone kind, loving, nonjudgmental, funny, someone easy to love.
Please keep sending us signs like you have lately. We love you so much. And miss you more than anyone can imagine. Aunt Bean will take care of your girl and the boys, and I will make sure your name is always honored the way it should be.
DEAN and GLORIA PHILLIPS
July 4, 2020
We are totally devastated. Chris was such a bright shining star and loved by so many. We never know what the future will bring us. We wish you, Courtney, Parker and Porter our strength and our love for your journey ahead. We are all here for you. Daryl, Karen, John and Betty, and all of Chris's family and friends-We grieve with you for the loss of our dear Chris.
Rick & Tina Cumbie
July 4, 2020
Chris, I wished Id hugged you a little longer, a little tighter ! You were so busy ! But always took out the time for Ricky & no matter where you were you immediately stopped with that contagious smile ! Telling me about that beautiful family ! Our hearts are so broken , I know your soaring high with the Angels - I know Youre homecoming was amazing ! See you sooner than later Im so very proud of you !!! I All I think about is sitting on those hot bleachers as you & John played ball screaming as loud as possible !! We had a couple of laughs together about those days - I can only imagine how Heavens shining with your smile walking with your loved ones down the streets of jasper an the river of life - keep over us until we meet you at the Gates !! Our earthly hearts ❤ Are so broken were counting on you & God to see us threw this earthly pain an your Beautiful amazing family !
Amy Malskeit
July 4, 2020
Courtney, Im so sorry that we are meeting you and the boys for the first time this way. I have loved your Facebook posts that show the amazing love between you and Chris and the beautiful family you have made. All our love, hugs, and prayers. Uncle Matt, Aunt Amy, Morgan, and Brent Malskeit
Sandi Holcombe
July 4, 2020
Courtney, No words can bring Chris back but hopefully one day they can start to ease your pain. He will always be with you in those boys. And if you have to" bring the toothbrush" !!
Justin Drelick
July 4, 2020
I regretfully didn't get the chance to know Chris on a deep personal level like many others. But, have spent the last year watching him coach my little man Hunter Drelick. He was always chill and kind to people and never seemed to be angry for anything. All the pictures I ever seen of him he was smilling. In the final memory I have of Chris was at his son Porter's birthday party and he just turned 3 yrs old. He was surrounded by all of his friends and family. There was smiles and stories about good ol times for days. He was walking around with a beer and a lolly pop. I got the honor to get to know Chris a little better that day to where I was the last one to leave when I could hardly see because it was so dark outside. Some of the last words I can still hear Chris's voice say is "were just good ol' country folk" (his words). He was telling me about good ol times he had and planning future good times I was dearly looking forward to having with Chris. I shook his hand and gave him a bro hug before was all left that night and he said "yall are welcome to come over anytime"! I will never forget Chris and neither will anyone else! Rest In Peace my Friend in the Kingdom of God till next time we can have another beer together and talk about those good ol' times again. Sincerely Justin, kayla, Hunter, & Annalyse Drelick.
Michael Eagan
July 3, 2020
My best friend, my brother. I will miss you. I will forever watch over your boys as I know you would mine. We have a lot of good memories(wild times) lol. When the boys get older I'll share some of our stories. I'll always think of you while I'm hunting or riding river ranch, and I've also started telling Wilder about you and he just sits quietly and listens like he knows his uncle. I love you my brother till we meet again.
Julie Marlow
July 3, 2020
You will be missed by so many. Lots of memories from school hanging out after class waiting on our practices to start, you always had a smile on your face! I pray that God brings courtney and boys comfort only he knows how, rest easy old friend.
July 3, 2020
Courtney chris was always a kind and respectful soul I pray you will find the peace that you need to get through this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys Julie and Randy
Lydia Hickman
July 3, 2020
Chris was an awesome guy he would come in to Harvest Meat Market bring our produce always had a smile on his face, very kind young man.He will be missed
Debbie Acosta
July 3, 2020
You will be missed tremendously by a lot of people on the Market. I will miss you always giving me a hard time on the Market. Always saying look theres Debbie the manager of the market the whole market. Giving me a hard time about taking the forklift classes. And when I would get on to you about something you would always look down and say yes Debbie. R.I.P Chris until we see each other again.
Joe Fox
July 3, 2020
From Highschool ball, big trucks and Club D-dub, monster jams and mudfests, going from rockstars in Panama City to family men. It was an awesome adventure buddy.
Tiffany Drotos
July 3, 2020
Courtney, the love chris has for you is something Ive been looking for my whole life . The love and support Ive seen the past few days is so amazing and should truly make you proud of the man you married . Everyone loves you guys so much! I remember for Chriss birthday when we all made our way to the bull and you said go dance with my goofy husband, look at him out there. Ill remember that night forever. You are so lucky to be loved by a man like him. I love you!
Caitlin Hudson
July 3, 2020
Chris was always such a genuine friend and I always enjoyed the time spent with him. It may have been awhile but Mulberry will always be family. Gone too soon for sure. Rest easy Chris!
The Bradleys
July 3, 2020
You will be missed by so many and you brought so much joy to those around you. I pray for comfort for family & friends as they walk through this difficult time.
Carlton and Iva Turner
July 3, 2020
Sending our love. We admired watching the love shared between you, Chris and the boys. He was always so kind and polite to Carlton and I. We will miss him! Praying for you, Parker and Porter❤
Kayla Drelick
July 3, 2020
My little boy looked up to you and loved you. Im so happy he got to spend the night for his first time at your house. He crys so much. You will always be one of his favorite coaches. We will cherish our last day together you holding your beer and lollipop. We were all laughing and having such an amazing time. Thank you for being such an amazing person to our little man.
Brad Richardson
July 3, 2020
To a friend I looked up to for many years you will be missed tremendously love ya cp
Jeanne Ousley
July 2, 2020
I will miss you dearly chris, you were more than just a friend, you were like my brother, you were the all American friend, husband to courtney and a great father to parker and porter. Gone but not forgotten. I will miss that smile like the sunshine, and that laugh omg rip my dear angel.
Thomas Clayton
July 2, 2020
Rest in Peace Chris. May your memory be forever eternal.
Katie Watters
July 2, 2020
You will be missed tremendously, old friend. Love and prayers.
John Phillips
July 2, 2020
My best friend, my brother. You wasnt to leave me so soon. You was my backup. The one that always had my back. You will forever be in my heart. I will make sure those boys follow in your footsteps. I will be there for them. I love you chris.
Deborah Taylor
July 2, 2020
Prayers for comfort in the days to come so sorry for your loss.
Robert Gonzaez
July 2, 2020
We are so sorry . Prayers for the family. Please God watch over the family they need you more than ever. Chris and coach Bob Gonzalez
Neil and Della Anderdon
July 2, 2020
Chris was a awesome friend to so many people especially several of my grandkids. A loving husband and great father to two of the most geoegious little boys. Love and prayers to Cortney, boys, his Mama and Daddy and family. RIP love Nana and Papa Anderson (Della and Neil) ❤❤
Marie Messina
July 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss my little Hunter loved him so much awesome coach and wonderful person may you rest easy sending prayers to the family God bless
Judy Cape
July 2, 2020
My precious family Chris was your everything and will be missed sending love, comfort, and strength. Aint Judy loves you
Joe Forker
July 2, 2020
A great friend, father and husband. We werent ready to say goodbye to you. Much love buddy.
Sandra Glenn
July 2, 2020
You will be missed
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