David Phillips

1948 - 2021

LIMA — David E. Phillips, age 73, passed away on October 18, 2021, at 9:19 am, at Lima Memorial Health System.

David was born on January 25, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to Robert Phillips and Phyllis (Binkley) Conley, both of whom preceded him in death.

He graduated from Allen East High School and worked for many years at the DANA Corporation, where he eventually retired in 2006. He was a follower of Christ and enjoyed being a member of both The Bridge Church in Lima and River Life Church in Dunnellon, Florida. Florida was his second home, and he took every opportunity to stay there during cold Lima winters. He had a passion for cars and motorcycles. Whether it came to driving, buying, showing, trading, selling, or working in the garage, David was in his element when he was around vehicles. He loved car shows, and had a particular affinity for Chevys, Camaros, Chevelles, and Harleys. He even used to drag race in his younger years. He loved to golf and bowl, and was known to be on as many as three bowling leagues at a time. He enjoyed firearms and was a patriotic man who loved freedom and had great pride for his country. He was also a former member of the Lima Elks Lodge #54. Above all else, he loved his family and he particularly loved spending time with his grandchildren. David was an exceptional man and will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Survivors include: spouse, Vikki Williams; children, Mark (Rebecca) Phillips, Nikki (Chris) Boyed, and Travis Williams; siblings, Kim (Russ) Conkle, Karen (Dennis) Burden, Robert (Lynne) Phillips, Patti (Clyde) Breitigan, Juli Phillips, Lori (Mike) Keith, and sister-in-law, Cindy Phillips; as well as grandchildren, Janelle Phillips, Alexis Phillips, Norah Phillips, Michael Boyed, Kaylynn Boyed, Heather Boyed, Shelby Williams, and Victoria Williams.

Preceded in death by: parents, Robert Phillips, Phyllis Conley, Hilda Phillips, and Haskell Conley; son, Matt Phillips; as well as siblings, Jeff Conley and Steven Phillips.

Friends and family may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday October 24, 2021 at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home Shawnee Chapel.

A funeral service will take place on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Randy Davis will officiate. Burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Bridge Church in Lima in David's honor.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.