Phillip Heath McAuliffe

Phillip Heath McAuliffe obituary, Swartz Creek, MI

Phillip Heath McAuliffe

Phillip McAuliffe Obituary

Visit the Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz Creek website to view the full obituary.

Phillip Heath McAuliffe, age 58, of Flint, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. 

Phillip was born on May 4, 1966 in Flint the son of the late Thomas McAuliffe Sr. and Barbara Klauss. He attended Carman-Ainsworth High School and graduated from Elisabeth Ann Johnson High School. Phillip worked as a truck driver for many years, enjoying traveling and being on the road. He liked wrestling and was on the wrestling team in high school. In his free time, he enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and Elvis music. 

He is survived by his two sons, Charles and John Olson; four siblings, Timothy (Courtney) McAuliffe, Judy (Jim) Richardson, Blaine (Jackie) McAuliffe and Jacob (Alicia) McAuliffe; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his son, Matthew McAuliffe; and brother, Thomas McAuliffe Jr. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com 

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Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz Creek

8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

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