Melvin "Earl" Phillips
May 24, 1942 - April 26, 2022
Melvin E. “Earl” Phillips, age 79, of Bradley, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born May 24, 1942 in Birmingham, AL, the son of Tom & Aline Phillips. Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Morrison Phillips. She passed away on August 3, 2012. Earl had been a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 710. He was also an active member of the Masonic Lodge for several years. Earl loved hunting and fishing. Surviving are a special friend, Shirley Weaver of Bradley; and one son, Dennis Wayne Phillips of Xenia. In addition to his wife, Earl is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Tommy Phillips and Louis Phillips; and one sister, Evelyn Sims. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 Noon funeral service on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Fred Kuypers will officiate the service. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. --
Melvin E. “Earl” Phillips, age 79, of Bradley, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born May 24, 1942 in Birmingham, AL, the son of Tom & Aline Phillips. Earl is preceded... View Obituary & Service Information