Jeffrey A. Phillips, 66, passed into the Glory of Heaven at his home in Collins, MO after a three-year
battle with cancer.
Jeff was born in Yonkers, NY on May 10, 1953, the youngest of twins. From NY to NJ to Dover, DE Jeff
honed his skills as a son and brother. He proudly attained the grade of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of
America along with his two brothers.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1972, Jeff served his country in the USAF earning the rank of
Sergeant. During his service he focused on his work as a Military dog handler. In 1976 Jeff received an
honorable discharge and returned to Dover to attended Del-Tech pursuing a degree in criminal justice.
In 1978 Jeff joined the Police Department in Smyrna, DE. Serving 24 years with SPD he retired his
position as a Sergeant/Field Training Officer in 2002.
After retiring, Jeff moved to Waxahachie, TX. While in TX he worked for the Ellis County Jail as well as
hospital security in DeSoto. He was joined in TX by daughter, Michelle, and later, life partner Laurie.
In 2008 Jeff officially retired to his little piece of heaven in Collins, MO where he spent many days
enjoying his favorite pastimes, fishing, riding horses and tall tale tellin’.
Jeff was preceded in death by parents Charles and Alice Phillips. He is survived by his daughter Michelle
Phillips of TX, his life Partner Laurie Durant of MO, Siblings: Bruce Phillips of DE, Lloyd Phillips (Terri) of
MT and family, Carol Hall (Roger) of MT and Susan Lovelace (Chris) of WA.
Future Memorial service to be announced. Please consider donating to Hero Dogs @ http://www.hero-
dogs.org
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