Larry Phillips

February 28, 1946 - July 18, 2020

Larry Phillips, 74, of Lafayette passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1946 in Lafayette to the late John and Mable (Cody) Phillips. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Larry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He worked for Rea Magnet Wire for over 35 years. In 1986 he married Melody Hampton in Lafayette and she survives. Larry was a member of St James Lutheran Church and the VFW. He was an avid NASCAR and sports fan. He enjoyed going bowling, watching westerns and throwing horse shoes. Along with his wife, Melody, he is survived by his children: LaJeanna (Roland) McManis, Dawn Phillips and Rhonda Phillips; siblings: Deloris Markwith, Charlene Counterman and John Wayne Phillips. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Kayla and Jarrod Phillips, Amanda Brown, Justin Anderson, Montana Brandenburg and Isaac Dunn; and 13 great-grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his parents John and Mable Phillips, sister Janet Swisher, brothers Jackie, Ronald and Richard Phillips and great-grandson Robert Bentley Dean Gosnell. Visitation will be held from 1pm – 2 pm Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 2pm at the funeral home with. Interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to the American Parkinson Disease Association – www.apdaparkinson.org. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Click on the link below to watch the webcast for Larry Phillips. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1079863