A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 16, 1950 in Independence, LA and was 72 years of age. He is survived by his brother, Joseph "Joe" Phillips and wife, Cathy; niece, Jolene Glover and husband, Kyle; nephews, Darren Phillips, Shane Phillips and David Quave; great nephews, Brayden Hernandez, Brad and Christopher Phillips and Laard Quave; numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Maniscalco; aunt, Mary Whiddon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00AM until 10:30AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022 and Catholic Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Thursday. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.