Ronnie Phillips, 62, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away Aug. 1, 2008 surrounded by his family and friends, after a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born July 25, 1946, to Russell and Aileen Phillips.
Ronnie enjoyed living at the Lake of the Ozarks and spending winters in McAllen, Texas, following retirement from General Motors.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bink; son Troy and wife Tracy Phillips of Lee's Summit, Mo.; daughter Telli and husband Kendall Atkinson of Archie, Mo.; grandchildren Dakota and Cheyene Atkinson, Hailey and Hannah Phillips and Megan Plunkett; brother, Dale and wife Shirley Phillips of Montrose, Mo.; nieces and nephews; and his special companion, his dog, Gage.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his twin brother, Donnie.
A celebration of life will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Mo. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, with military honors being performed at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to KC Hospice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Heartland Cremation and Burial Society.