Ryan David Phillips

Ryan David Phillips

Ryan Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, 2008.
Ryan David Phillips July 7, 1975 — Nov. 14, 2008Ryan David Phillips, 33, of Duncan, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Duncan. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. Ryan was born July 7, 1975, to Ken and Donna Nix Phillips Jr. He married Kathy Cole on Oct. 10, 1998. Ryan was a sales manager for Air Gas Company. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents; his wife of the home; two sons: Cole and Reece Phillips; a brother, John Phillips and wife, Sandy, of Norman; two sisters, Linda Whitt and husband, Marty, and Jennifer Ledford and husband, Todd, all of Duncan; four nieces and nephews: Mason Phillips, Heather and Jake Whitt, Braden Dawson and Kyndle Ledford. Bearers will be James Rennaker, Phil Nix, Michael Wilder, Brian Hedrick, Ralph Cole and Noel Cole. Honorary bearers are John Phillips, Todd Ledford, Marty Whitt, Bud Nix, Tom Jarvis, Jerry Nix, Corky Nix and Tom Bunch.Online condolences may be made at www.granthamfuneralhomes.com.

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December 11, 2008

Sandie and Bob Cote posted to the memorial.

November 28, 2008

Jimmy and Karen Williams posted to the memorial.

November 14, 2017

I Love You Ryan and I will always miss You Baby. Love Mom

Sandie and Bob Cote

December 11, 2008

To the Phillips Family:

When the boys were very young and Ryan would come to our house to play, he would always ask why they couldn't do something and my reply would be, "Because I said so."

After what seemed like years, one day Ryan asked the same question again and then he said " I know, because you said so." I laughed so hard and after all these years I still think of those conversations when I think of Ryan. I am so sorry for your loss and for ours too as his friends. Sandie Cote'

Jimmy and Karen Williams

November 28, 2008

Ken, Donna and family,

We were very sorry to hear of Ryan's death. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Doug Dawes

November 24, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the Phillips family, he will be greatly missed.

Jack and Ginnie Robbins

November 22, 2008

You have been in our prayers. I was blessed to be Ryan's friend and pastor from 1992-2004. May God's grace and comfort abound in your hearts and spirit.

Jack and Ginnie Robbins

November 22, 2008

You have been in our prayers. I was blessed to be Ryan's friend and pastor from 1992-2004. May God's grace and comfort abound in your hearts and and spirit.

Jack and Ginnie Robbins, Tulsa, OK

Linda Whitt

November 21, 2008

I miss you baby brother, word could never express the void you have left in all our lives. Thanks for always being there no matter what. I love you.

Darrin Diercks

November 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during their time of grief. Ryan will be greatly missed by all of those who knew him.

David Morris

November 18, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the Phillips family. Ryan was a great guy. I consider it an honor to have known him and worked with him.

Cliff Orcutt

November 18, 2008

My prayers will be with your family. Ryan was a great guy.

Steve Arrington

November 18, 2008

I consider it an honor to call Ryan my friend. He took a little part of all of us that knew him when he left. Whether he was laughing across the work desk or the poker table, he was always fun to be around- We love you. Steve, Shannon, Zayne, Zowie

Noel Cote'

November 18, 2008

Phillips Family, words cannot express the sorrow at your loss. Not only was Ryan my best friend, but also like a brother. He had an impact on so many lives. Ryan was the best friend anyone could have and will be deeply missed.

Kevin Milford

November 18, 2008

My condolences to his wife, kids and all his family for their loss.

Craig Jones

November 17, 2008

Ryan was a personal friend of mine and I worked with him on several projects over the years. He always had a good attitude and was a real asset to our organization. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Jim Aitkenhead

November 17, 2008

I have worked with Ryan for a number of years and not only was he a great customer but I also considered him to be a very close friend. My heart goes out to all his family and I know he will be missed.

Justin Chester

November 17, 2008

My hear felt condolences to Ryan's friends and family. I worked on many projects with Ryan at Airgas and always looked forward to visiting with him at company get togethers. Ryan will be greatly missed by his team members. He was always a pleasure to be around with his smile and abilty to make me laugh. It was a real pleasure that I will cherish and miss.

Walt Ninemire APM

November 17, 2008

Our prays and thoughts are with you in this time of need. Rayn will be missed by all who knew him.

Leigh Cooper Wheatley

November 17, 2008

I will always remember Ryan's contagious smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Melany Brown-Moran

November 17, 2008

I have known Ryan professionally and personally for 5 years. He was always a joy to be around. I will miss his smile and his kindness. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for the family, may God bless you in this time of great sorrow.

Robin Hall

November 17, 2008

Sorry about the great loss. I worked in a sales group with Ryan for a few years and his laughfter and humor will be greatly missed. He made you look forward to being around him and always made the worst days fun.

Brett Crumley

November 17, 2008

Thinking and Praying for all affected by this tragic loss.

James Neff

November 17, 2008

There are many things we do not understand in this life.
The loss of one as young as Ryan however, should make us stop and consider our own mortality. We may not understand but we can still believe.

“The LORD knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever.”
Psalm 37:18

May God supply you with the comfort and guidance of His Word and the comfort and blessing of friends and family.

Marty Whitt

November 17, 2008

You will be deeply missed and always in our thoughts. Love you guy.

Dee Collinsworth

November 17, 2008

I have known Ryan professionally for several years now and he was always kind and courteous. I will miss seeing his smile and my prayers go out to his family during this difficut time. God Bless all of you.

Cathy Lightcap

November 17, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

David Waters

November 17, 2008

Ryan Phillips Family. I knew Rayn from Airgas many years shared a lot of laughs,he was a fine young man and I will miss him. Your family has my deepest sympathy.

MIKE BEVILL

November 17, 2008

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ARE DEAPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY FROM SCOTT, MIKE, BEN, JOE, SHANE, FROM THE EL RENO BRANCH

Sarah Evans

November 17, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your lost. My prays and thoughts are with you and your family. I have talked to Ryan serveral times about different things and he was always a nice person. We will truely miss him.

Kathy Hall

November 17, 2008

Ryan will be greatly missed by all who had the chance to know him and work with him. You are in our prayers

Brenda Flasch

November 17, 2008

I have worked with Ryan for several years at Airgas. He was a pleasure to work with and always made me smile. He will truly be missed by all of his Airgas friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You have my deepest sympathy.

Kelly (Zamarripa) Merritt

November 17, 2008

What a shock and loss for those of us left behind. I haven't seen Ryan in years but it is true what everyone says he was always smiling. Keeping his family in prayers.

Kristin (Yarborough) Dean

November 16, 2008

I was deeply saddened when I heard of Ryan's passing. I have know Ryan for many years. I have spent countless hours with him laughing and having a good time. He holds many memories in my mind. I will truly miss him!

David Buntley, MD

November 16, 2008

I did not know Ryan personnally but he was very important in the lives of people who are important to me and I am sad for their loss as well as the entire family.

Sheryl Chapman

November 16, 2008

I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Terri Handke

November 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Ryan when purchasing from AirGas. His personality always left me with a smile. May you be comforted in knowing he is now lovingly wrapped in God's arms.

Charles Cash

November 16, 2008

I just wanted to say I'm very sorry for your loss. Ryan was a great man and I will always remember him having that vintage smile of his. Being a Dad makes me very sad for the loss the boys will and have suffered. God bless the family.

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