Leslie E. Phillips

Leslie E. Phillips obituary, Brunswick, OH

Leslie E. Phillips

Leslie Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waite Funeral Home Brunswick on Jan. 14, 2026.
Leslie E. Phillips, age 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born January 13, 1932, to louis and Mary (nee Mooney) Phillips in Gallipolis, Ohio. Leslie served his country during the Korean War in the US Army. He worked as a truck driver for the Mason Dixon Trucking Company. Leslie enjoyed hunting and watching football, but his family was most important. He treasured spending time with his grandchildren and will be missed by all.

Left to celebrate Leslie's life are his beloved wife of 63 years, Rosemary; his loving children, Debbie Phillips, Leslie (Stephanie) Phillips, Jr., Connie (Joe) Webster, Bonnie Phillips, Kevin (Christina) Phillips, and Rex (Paula) Phillips; his 11 treasured grandchildren; his 8 cherished great-grandchildren; his siblings, Kathy, Doris, Leann, and Glenna; and many extended family and friends.

Leslie is preceded in death by his siblings, John, Roger, Jim, Paul, Bonnie, and Norma.

Family will welcome visitors from 10am to 12pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Waite Funeral Home located at 3300 Center Road in Brunswick, Ohio. Leslie will be laid to rest at Eastlawn Memory Garden in Brunswick.

Online condolences and memories may be left for the family on Leslie's tribute page at www.WaiteFuneralHome.com.

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January 15, 2026

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Cindy Arnold posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2026

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Katie Martin

January 15, 2026

Sending love and prayers from Katie. I grew up with love and welcome from Mr. Jigs and Rosemary and his family and have many memories of That small garage and front yard with all of us running around in Brunswick Ohio and very much have always thought of him as family.
He blessed everyones life with happiness.

We will miss him

Cindy Arnold

January 14, 2026

Sending love and prayers to all of the family. My family and I are sadden to hear of your loss. I have known you as Jigs my whole life. A very good neighbor and friend to my family

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