Allan Richard "Frenchie" Phillips

Allan Richard "Frenchie" Phillips of Milton, FL passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Frenchie was born in Mobile, AL on November 18, 1960, to the late Mary Abbie and Edsel "Phil" Phillips. He graduated from Milton High School in 1978. A diligent and dedicated hard worker, Frenchie received many certifications including OSHA30, USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors, Wind Load Mitigation, and First Aid/CPR. He held many positions throughout his life from Quality Control Manager to Site Superintendent for residential, commercial, and government contract construction.
As a young man, his family helped foster a love for hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and sports that he kept with him throughout his life. You could always find him in a boat, in a tree stand, or at the baseball field. He had a tight bond with his siblings and loved them dearly. Frenchie soon found a new love: being a father and a grandfather. Nothing made him happier than sharing stories about his grandchildren, Tanner and Karsyn.
Frenchie is preceded in death by his parents, Edsel "Phil" Phillips and Mary Abbie Phillips of Milton, FL: paternal grandparents, Jessie and Maudelle Cooley Phillips of Berrydale, FL; and maternal grandparents, Steve and Eloise Stephens of Milton, FL.
Frenchie is survived by children, Joe (Britney) Phillips of Jay, FL, Cody (Savannah) Paramore, and Jody Paramore of Destin, FL; grandchildren, Tanner Phillips and Karsyn Phillips of Jay, FL; siblings, Mike (Janice) Phillips of Milton, FL, Steve (Christine) Phillips of Milton, FL, and Diane (Larry) Johannes of Dallas, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Pallbearers include Keith Jernigan, Chris Smegelski, David Phillips, Randy Cooley, Wendall Cooley, and Jeremy Hamm. Honorary Pallbearers include Billy Morrell, Calvin Phillips, Jerry Phillips, Darren Mathis, Terry Davis, and Jim Huie.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Christian Life Church, 4401 Avalon Blvd. Milton, FL 32583, with visitation Monday, February 10, 2025, from 6:00-8:00pm, with Pastor Ed Leber officiating. Interment to immediately follow at Walling Cemetery.
In honor of Frenchie, we are encouraging anyone who would like to, wear camouflage to his services.
Frenchie was loved by many and loved many in return. He was taken too soon and will never, ever be forgotten.
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