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Oct
4
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tango Event Center
212 East Elm Street, Alton, IL 62002
Send FlowersOct
4
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tango Event Center
212 East Elm Street, Alton, IL 62002
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Phillip Warlick Obituary
Alton:
Phillip Warlick, 59, passed away at 4pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 29, 1965, in Alton, the son of the late Phil and Georgia (Cross) Warlick. Survivors include his fiancé: Caroline Felix of Alton, two daughters: Shyicka Vincent of Alton, Clara Vaughn of Alton, seven grandchildren, his siblings: Jean (Eugene) Harris of Alton, Cassandra Warlick of Alton, Sharon Warlick of Alton, Linda Warlick of Alton, Velma Warlick of Alton, Clarence Warlick of Rantoul, Willie (Dorothy) Buford of Godfrey, Wayne Buford of Alton, Blake Warlick of Alton, Calvin Warlick of Belleville, Curtis (Candace) Warlick of Alton, Vincent Warlick of Dow, Mike (Shanzetta) Warlick of Brighton, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Phillip was an over the road truck driver for Schneider Trucking. He was baptized in 2018. He loved fishing, jazz music, R & B music, and animals.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Irvin Warlick.
A celebration of life will be held from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Tango Event Center, 212 East Elm Street, Alton, Illinois, 62002.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tango Event Center
212 East Elm Street, Alton, IL 62002
Send FlowersOct
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Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tango Event Center
212 East Elm Street, Alton, IL 62002
Send FlowersServices provided by
Pitchford Funeral Home - Wood RiverOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.