Elgee Phillips passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Phillips was born in Dover, TN on March 29, 1931. He was raised in Belleville, IL and graduated in 1950 from Belleville Township High School. After graduating high school Mr. Phillips enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years aboard the U.S.S. Prairie during the Korean conflict with three tours overseas.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his:
- Wife of seventy years:
- Jeanette (Perschbacher) Phillips whom he married on June 20, 1953, in San Diego, CA.
- Parents:
- Roy and Mary (Bryant) Phillips
- Brother:
- Russell Phillips
- Sister:
- Chistine Laut
He is survived by his:
- Children:
- Rosalie (Rick) Addison
- Jeffrey (Maria) Phillips
- Laura (Jim) Howie
- Grandchildren:
- Daniel (Laura Katz) Addison
- Seana (Ben)Palmer
- Adam (Brooke) Phillips
- Amanda (Brandon) Cooper
- Emily (Sean) Griggs
- Hunter (Julia Cole) Howie
- Tayler Howie
- Great-grandchildren:
- Lenny Katz-Addison
- Goldie Katz-Addison
- Matilda Palmer
- Olivia Cooper
- Kaylee Cooper
- Esmé Rose
- Ryder Howie
- Fletcher Phillips
- Theodore Phillips
- Ryker Griggs
- Caden Griggs
- Nieces and Nephews
- Special friend and golfing buddy:
- John Swaerengen
Mr. Phillips was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. A member of East Lodge #504, Ainad Temple in East St. Louis where he was active in the Color Guard and served as Captain for many years, and Royal Order of Jesters Southern Illinois Court #86. He was an avid golfer, and his greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.
Memorials in Mr. Phillips honor may be given to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL or to Shriners Hospital.
Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00pm, Thursday, March 14, 2024, and from 9:00 – 10:00 am Friday, March 15, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.
Additional Services: There will be a Jester Walk-through starting at 6:43pm on Thursday, March 14, 2024, followed by a Masonic Service.
Funeral: A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, March 15, 2024, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville with Pastor Michelle Torigian officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Shiloh, IL
5 Comments To "Elgee Phillips"
#1 Comment By Meadows On March 13, 2024 @ 9:07 am
My deepest condolences to the whole family. I didn’t know Elgee well but reme.ber how much fun he and Jeanette had at Ben and Seana wedding. Prayers of comfort and peace for you all
Randy and Debbie Meadows
#2 Comment By THOMAS C. GOLDEN On March 13, 2024 @ 9:21 pm
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Miriam and I have known Elgee and Jeanette since 1985 with us being a big part of the Ainad Color Guard. We marched in many parades representing our Shriner Temple. After parades we would go and eat and have more fun. We shall miss you both dearly. Tom & Miriam Golden
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#3 Comment By Osceola Mueller On March 14, 2024 @ 3:17 am
Sincere sympathy to the Phillips family! Elgee was a dear, dear man. Always spoke to him when he was able to be in church! He and Jeanette were such a loving couple. Loved them both dearly. So sorry for your loss, Phillips family!
#4 Comment By Glenna Howell On March 14, 2024 @ 8:48 am
Jeanette, I can’t tell you how sorry I am to read of Elgee’s death. My deepest condolences to you and the family.
#5 Comment By Glenna Howell On March 14, 2024 @ 1:11 pm
I apologize to the family. I sent a sympathy card to Jeanette not remembering she passed and I was at her funeral. Please forgive my memory loss. My deepest sympathy to the family.