Ronald Lee Phillip Sr.

Ronnie was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1949 to Geneva Morrison. He was the

eldest of 10 kids, an adventurer from the beginning, always looking for something or

somewhere new to discover. A lover of music and travel, he was well versed in many

different cultures.

Ronnie attended Tech and Central high school in Omaha, Nebraska before joining the

United States Marine Corps to serve his country during the Vietnam War. During that

service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign

Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He continued with his military service as a

Reservist and a Department of Defense Army Corps of Engineer employee, working

hard to provide for his family, until he retired.

Ronnie was a devoted and loving father of 5 children, Dominic Phillips, Ron Phillips, Jr.,

Shawnta Dean (Ward), Shana Williams (deceased), and his baby Jaru Phillips, who all

dearly miss him and the life lessons that he imparted to them. He took great pride in all

his children, Grandchildren (Andrew, Simone, LaDrae, Peyton, Gabe, Pharrell, Elijah

and Paris, Isaiah), and a host of Great Grandchildren. He will also be missed and loved

by former wife(s) Vickie and Connie, and current wife Maricelle.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother Geneva, his sisters Teresa and Tracey,

brother Derek Crawford, third wife Patricia, and step-daughter Shana. He is survived by

his Brothers and Sisters (Valora (Charmaine), Larry, William (Dooney), Ann, James, and

Michael), a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family and will be missed and

loved by all of his survivors.

Sympathies and contributions can be sent to:

The Phillips Family c/o Jaru Phillips

4482 Harmony Lane

Orlando, Florida 32812