Thomas E. Phillips, 69, of Hiawatha, KS died peacefully Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home.

He was born September 15, 1949 in Parsons, KS, the youngest of six children to the late Eldred and Elsie Ginn Phillips.  Tom grew up in Parsons, KS and graduated from Labette County High School with the Class of 1967.

Tom moved to Harrisonville, MO, where he married Gail Hammontree.  The two had a daughter, Ginger, but later divorced.

Tom worked for Old Mill Seed and Grain as an Ag Chemical Applicator.  In later years, he worked for Family Center Farm and Home.  Three years ago, he moved to Hiawatha, KS.

He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Phillips-Farr of Harrisonville, MO, brother, Robert Phillips of Oakley, KS, sisters, Kathryn Shanholtzer of McCune, KS, and Lois Tredway of Parsons, KS, granddaughters, Cyria Castaneda and Sydney Farr, and numerous nieces and nephews including Troy and Robyn Kolb of Hiawatha.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Phillips and a sister Peggy Kolb.

Memorial Services to be held Nov. 3rd at 3:00pm at the First Christian Church in Parsons, KS.

Memorials may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com