Ronnie was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1949 to Geneva Morrison. He was the
eldest of 10 kids, an adventurer from the beginning, always looking for something or
somewhere new to discover. A lover of music and travel, he was well versed in many
different cultures.

Ronnie attended Tech and Central high school in Omaha, Nebraska before joining the
United States Marine Corps to serve his country during the Vietnam War. During that
service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign
Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He continued with his military service as a
Reservist and a Department of Defense Army Corps of Engineer employee, working
hard to provide for his family, until he retired.

Ronnie was a devoted and loving father of 5 children, Dominic Phillips, Ron Phillips, Jr.,
Shawnta Dean (Ward), Shana Williams (deceased), and his baby Jaru Phillips, who all
dearly miss him and the life lessons that he imparted to them. He took great pride in all
his children, Grandchildren (Andrew, Simone, LaDrae, Peyton, Gabe, Pharrell, Elijah
and Paris, Isaiah), and a host of Great Grandchildren. He will also be missed and loved
by former wife(s) Vickie and Connie, and current wife Maricelle.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother Geneva, his sisters Teresa and Tracey,
brother Derek Crawford, third wife Patricia, and step-daughter Shana. He is survived by
his Brothers and Sisters (Valora (Charmaine), Larry, William (Dooney), Ann, James, and
Michael), a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family and will be missed and
loved by all of his survivors.

Sympathies and contributions can be sent to:
The Phillips Family c/o Jaru Phillips
4482 Harmony Lane
Orlando, Florida 32812