William Ray Phillips's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2025 in Sycamore, Illinois

William Ray Phillips

October 20, 1957 - January 27, 2025 (67 years old)

Sycamore, Illinois

William Ray Phillips's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2025 in Sycamore, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory

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William Ray Phillips

October 20, 1957 - January 27, 2025 (67 years old)

Sycamore, Illinois

William Ray Phillips Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Ray Phillips of Sycamore, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 27, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though William Ray may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William Ray touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne Phillips and Leona Phillips (Dienst). He is survived by: his sisters, Barbara Sanders (Stephen) of Hinckley, Illinois. and Beverly Larson (Roger) of Hinckley, Illinois.; his nieces and nephews, Nick Sanders of Seattle, Carolyn Wass (Erik) of Sugar Grove, Tony Sanders of Nashville, Tom Sanders of Denver and Jolee Larson of Minneapolis, Minnesota.; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Tucker and Tanner Wass of Sugar Grove, Illinois..

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel (141 Maple St, Hinckley, IL 60520). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Oak Mound Cemetery (13657 Chicago Rd, Somonauk, IL 60552).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory



Sat

Feb 01

Visitation

Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel
141 Maple St, Hinckley, IL 60520

Sat

Feb 01

Funeral service

Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel
141 Maple St, Hinckley, IL 60520

Sat

Feb 01

Burial

Oak Mound Cemetery
13657 Chicago Rd, Somonauk, IL 60552

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