Eric Phillips

Eric Phillips, age 45, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Thomson, Illinois died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at home following a long battle with diabetes. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a time of sharing at 7:00p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, Illinois. A memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Assoc. in Eric’s memory.
Eric was born October 12, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Donald Allen and Sandra (Hunter) Phillips. He is a graduate of the Thomson High School with the Class of 1984. On September 13, 1986, Eric married Gina Remrey.
Eric worked for Elkay in Savanna for several years and later worked for the Super 8 Motel in Clinton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and classic rock and roll. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Eric is survived by his daughter, Michelle Phillips of Thomson; his son, Michael (fiancé Amanda Cetnarowicz) Phillips of Fair Lawn, New Jersey; his mother, Sandra Hunter of Clinton; a brother, Ronnie Hunter of Oklahoma; a sister, Lisa Hunter of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. Eric is preceded in death by his father.