Kevin Robert Lee Phillips

Kevin Robert Lee Phillips obituary, Hot Springs Village, AR

Kevin Robert Lee Phillips

Kevin Lee Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Kevin Robert Lee Phillips, 54, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on June 28, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1971, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Richard Phillips and Shirley Martin Matsunaga.
Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Richard Phillips; his second father, Ted Kenji Matsunaga; his sister, Christina Phillips, and his nephew Jack Mundy.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jennifer Jacoby-Phillips; his mother, Shirley Matsunaga; his son, Jacob Kenji Carter Lee Phillips; his sisters, Veronica Ogle and Terri Clyce; his brother-in-law, William Jacoby; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a great father, loyal husband, and true friend. He was a graphic artist, loved Michigan Wolverine football, video games, and cooking.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Our family would like to extend a special thank you to our friends, his Phi Lambda Chi - Nu chapter brothers, and family who have been there and continue to support us at this difficult time. Thank you sister.
The Jacoby-Phillips Family
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
http://give.texaschildrens.org/goto/phillipsfamily
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