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John Richard Phillips

In Loving Memory

John Richard Phillips

Date of BirthNovember 16, 1942
Passed Away OnMay 10, 2010
At Age67 years
Resident ofLeague City, TX
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John Phillips was born in Port Arthur, Texas and reared in Port Neches. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1961. Upon graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a Viet Nam Veteran and served his country with honor for 4 years. He graduated from Lamar University with a degree in drafting/design engineering. After graduation, he was employed with Jefferson Chemical Company then changed employment to Matrix Engineering currently Chicago Bridge & Iron. John retired from CB&I November of 2008.

John married Lynda in September, 1967. They were happily married for 42 years. He had two beautiful daughters, Jill and Rachel. Rachel married Greg Dunn and gave John three handsome grandsons, Nicholas, JohnMichael, and Ian Dunn.

John was an honorable, compassionate, generous and courageous man who will be sorely missed by his family, friends and co-workers.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Reverend

Dr. David Mahfouz officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches with Military honors. A gathering of family and friends will be 6:00-7:00 PM with a prayer and share time service at 7:00 PM, Wednesday at Broussard’s.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

May 12, 2010

6:00 - 7:00 PM

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Visitation

Prayer and Share Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

May 12, 2010

7:00 PM

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Funeral Service

Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

May 13, 2010

10:30 AM

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Interment

Oak Bluff Memorial Park

101 Block Street

Port Neches, TX 77651

Memorial Service

Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute

6411 Fannin

Houston, TX 77030

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Condolences (20)

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Cetha Haure Colmesneil, TX May 24, 2010
Lynda: I was so sorry to hear about John. I think about you often and wondered how you were both doing. You will be in my prayers. Please keep me and Johnny in yours. It's just a matter of time for Johnny but we are thankful for each day that we have. Love, Cetha
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Donna & Ray Broomes Orange, TX May 13, 2010
Linda,

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
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James Davis Wildwood, TX May 13, 2010
Very sorry for your loss