John T. Phillips

July 14, 1939 - December 26, 2014

Age 75, passed away at his home on Friday, December 26, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born July 14, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, TN, the son of Clarence and Lela (Henson) Phillips. On May 12, 1967, he married Patricia A. Rattelle and she preceded him in death on November 8, 2001. Jay enjoyed socializing with his family. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting and traveling. He was also a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his children, Pamela (David) Hume, Stephen (Laura Taylor-Hooper) Murphy and Cheryl (Dennis) Murphy-Smith, grandchildren, Jacob and Jared Smith and Lindsey Murphy; sisters, Gladys (Victor) Schwartzenberger and Patricia Phillips and several loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, grandchildren, Lindsey and Samantha, his sister, Clydene Parsons and brother-in-law, E.J. Parsons. Visitation will be on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at 11:00 A.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Saline with military honors under the Auspices of the Washtenaw County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To sign Jay’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.