Phillip John Degrouchy III

DEGROUCHY, Phillip John III, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is survived by his two beloved brothers, Paul James DeGrouchy, Richmond, Va. and Patrick Jerome DeGrouchy (Thomas Meroni), Palm Springs, Calif.; his two nieces, Amanda DeGrouchy, her children, Serenity and Destiny and Emily Simmons (Ricky) and her children, Holly and David. He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip John DeGrouchy Jr.; and his mother, Peggy Jo DeGrouchy. He was born in Maryland and his family moved to the Richmond area when he was 12. Phillip enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Biddle from 1978 to 1984. After the Navy, he was an electrician by trade. He loved spending time with his family, especially his young nieces and nephews. His favorite pastime was going fishing. Phillip was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for his family and friends and had such a wonderful sense of humor. Phillip had such a compassionate spirit and was always willing to help anyone. His kind heart and generosity will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date, after which burial will be at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.