Philip Rollins Hanlon

Philip Rollins Hanlon was born on March 2, 1950, in Baltimore, MD, and grew up in St. Louis, MO, the oldest of eight children to Drs. C Rollins and Margaret Hanlon.

Philip was an avid student, an outdoorsman, a lacrosse enthusiast, and a musician, playing drums in a high school rock cover band. After graduating from Duke University in North Carolina, Philip followed in his parents' footsteps and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1975. After an internship year at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA, he completed his residency in anesthesia at the University of Florida, beginning his career in anesthesia in 1978.

Philip married Mary Charlene Hanlon (nee Henry) in 1977 and moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1984. Philip was a faculty anesthesiologist and residency program director at the University of South Alabama until 1992, later joining Anesthesia Services and then founding Anesthesia Care, PC, in 2003. He faithfully served his community, providing care to his patients and friendship to his colleagues for many years. Philip was also known for his love for trivia, playing (at least!) weekly for over 20 years with his Big Train trivia squad.

Philip is survived by his wife, Charlene; his four children, Matthew (44), Lindsey (42), Christopher (40), and Angela (37) and their spouses; his twelve beloved grandchildren, ages 17-2; as well as his brother, Richard; and sisters, Christine, Martha, Mary, and Sarah.

He was a devoted father and grandfather, rarely missing events big or small, and a caring big brother to his younger siblings. Philip will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, insatiable curiosity, generosity, and deep devotion to his family, friends, and patients. He passed from this world to the next surrounded by his loving wife and children, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

The family extends their sincere gratitude for the concerned care Philip received from Saad Hospice, GracePoint Home Care, and HomeRN in his final days.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Daphne AL. There will be a time of visitation before the service beginning at 10AM, with the service to follow at 11AM. A luncheon will be held after the service at 12:30PM. Anyone wishing to attend are welcome.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Michael J Fox The Parkinson's Foundation at https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout