David Duane Phillips

David Duane Phillips, age 48, of Cookeville, TN; passed away at 8:47 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center of Cookeville, TN.

David’s wishes were to be cremated.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Phillips Cemetery of Ewing, IL. Family and friends should go directly to the Cemetery.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the local arrangements.

David was born on March 8, 1976, in Benton, IL, the son of Robert C. Phillips and Shirley Jean (Connor) Phillips. He married the former Debra Lee Snyder on July 2, 2024.

He was an over the road truck driver PTG Logistics.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley motorcycle, spending time with his family, and his three dogs Cheerio, Scarlet and Bella.

He is survived by his loving wife Debra Lee Phillips of Cookeville, TN; two children Kyle Phillips and Kaylee Phillips; a granddaughter; two sisters: Marie Jackson of Eldorado, IL, Gail Poole and husband Larry of Benton, IL; three brothers: Jeffrey Phillips and wife Alicia of West Frankfort, IL, Bryan Phillips of Eldorado, IL, Michael Phillips and wife Jennifer of Sesser, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Robert D. “Sonny” Phillips. Also, since David’s passing, Bryan’s wife Jessica passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

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