Ronald Duane Phillips

Ronald Duane Phillips obituary, Evansville, IN

Ronald Duane Phillips

Ronald Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel on Aug. 6, 2024.

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Ronald Duane Phillips, 66, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born February 12, 1958 in Mattoon, IL to Dean and Joann (Heninger) Phillips Lefler.
Ronald graduated from North High School in 1976. He received a Bachelor of Religion in Greenville, IL, attended the Eden Theological Seminary and later received a Master of Theology from Oakland City College. Ronald was the Chaplain for Welborn Hospital. He was an active member of Bethel United Church of Christ.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Susann Jett; mother, Joann Phillips Lefler; and sisters, Karla DuPont and Deb Robbins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Dean Phillips; and brother, Rick Phillips.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. A Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Samuel Buehrer officiating.
Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Church of Christ, 3029 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN 47715.
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