Jesse Phillips Jr. (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Jesse Lon Phillips, Jr., 75, of Bolivar, MO passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home in Bolivar, Missouri.
Jesse was born on December 16, 1944 to Jesse and Mildred Jenkins Phillips. From early in life, Jesse loved being outdoors, especially when he was spending time on the farm with his cattle. Jesse also loved hunting, and could talk for hours about the glory days of coon hunting.
At 22 years old, Jesse enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his nation honorably in Vietnam in a construction battalion. Upon returning, he began working at Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation in Springfield, Missouri, retiring from that job.
Jesse was a man who took joy from life’s simple pleasures. Whether playing with his grandkids or being outdoors enjoying God’s creation, he drew everything he could from every day things. His spirit will be truly missed.
Jesse is survived by his two children, Doug Phillips and wife Keisha, and Lisa Bradley; as well as his grandchildren, Randall, Brittni Dawn, Brittnie Nicole, Dylan, and Jesse. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, with another on the way.
Visitation for Jesse Phillips will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 5-7 PM at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 2 PM at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Graveside services will be held at Enon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions for Jesse Phillips can be made to the Bolivar Special Olympics.
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