Daniel Neil Phillips

Daniel Neil Phillips obituary, Cumming, GA

Daniel Neil Phillips

Daniel Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2024.
Daniel Neil Phillips, age 43, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1980, in Marietta, Georgia, to Deirdre A Phillips and Terry N Phillips. Daniel's charismatic personality and love for learning endeared him to many. He was known for his ability to make friends easily and had a contagious laughter that brightened the lives of those around him. Daniel was a loving and dedicated son.

Daniel spent several years working with the installation of commercial security systems, a career he found great enjoyment in. In his free time, he indulged in hobbies such as reading, learning, cooking, and playing video games. He especially loved visiting local places like Helen, Georgia, and Stone Mountain.

Daniel will be deeply missed by his mother, Deirdre A Phillips, his father, Terry N Phillips, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Rosemary Phillips, as well as Daniel F. and Marie Ellison.

A service to honor and remember Daniel will be held at McDonald & Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040, on April 1, 2024. Visitation hours will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with the service beginning at 3:00 PM.

Daniel's love for cooking, dedication to his loved ones, and passion for learning will forever be cherished by those who knew him. May he rest in peace.

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August 13, 2024

First memory, this new kid walking onto the school bus with such Confidence, wearing a tie dyed, probably Greatful Dead, tee shirt.
He became my BFF, and we stayed such for life. We could always pick up where we were, despite the time laspes between visits. Daniel will be Severely missed.

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Denise Arnesen

March 31, 2024

Where do I even start... cuz every memory i have is a fave..... he was the biggest goof ball ever.. always doin something "dumb" just to get you to laugh uncontrollably...

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March 30, 2024

Arguing about how to pronounce Drow from D&D properly.

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Alexander Rehe

March 30, 2024

He never took himself seriously, which was an endearing trait about him - [email protected]

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March 30, 2024

Watching a scene in the movie Basket Case over and over and laughing for entirely too long.

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March 28, 2024

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