Neddie Glen Phillips

Neddie Glen Phillips, 68, died June 1, 2020, at his home.

He was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Tulsa, Okla., to Earl Steve and Frances Lawrence Phillips. He lived in Tulsa until age 8, when the family moved to Kansas, Okla., along the Illinois River. He graduated from Kansas High School in 1969, and went on to graduate from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. He was part of Kansas Public Schools for more than 30 years as a teacher, coach and principal. He loved the community and growing up along the river. He had many lifelong friendships with his coworkers and students.

On July 28, 1973, he married Marie Tyre. They had three children, Angela, Lundy and Brian. His idea of a perfect vacation was fishing and camping on the lake with all of his family members.

He was a very active member of Kansas First Baptist Church, and was the Sunday school director for many years. He always looked forward to being with his Christian Family. He was also a member of the Illinois River Fire Department until his retirement. After retirement from Kansas Public Schools, he volunteered with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief helping many families after damage from severe weather.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Betty Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Marie; three children, Angela Dawn Verbeck and husband Jason of Kansas, Okla., Lundy June Morrison and husband Chad of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Brian Glen Phillips and wife Jackie of Fayetteville, Ark.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Phillips of Tahlequah, and Tony Phillips and wife Linda from Kansas, Okla.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Kansas Event Center, Kansas, Okla., with Pastor Terry Wofford officiating.

In lieu of flowers please donate to First Baptist Church of Kansas, 360 N. Kansas St., Kansas, OK 74347.

An online guest book is available at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Ark., was in charge of arrangements.