Post by Mingus on May 1, 2007 8:16:09 GMT -5
I don't know how many check this board out but I thought I would share this with everyone.
I only met him a couple of times. But saw him play several shows.
Jason Lee Phillips
JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHER ROCKFORD - Jason Lee Phillips, 29, of Rockford died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007, in his home following a sudden illness. Born July 23, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Frank Lee and DeAnn Diehl Phillips. Graduated in the top 25 of his class from Auburn High School in 1995, and received a degree in finance and marketing from ISU in 2000, where he was a member of the drum line. Married Amanda J. Alsup Nov. 8, 2003, in Rockford. Member of Beverly Park General Baptist Church. Employed as the Business Manager at Anderson Toyota Lexus. He received his first drum set at three years old and played the drums with all of his heart and soul. He was a professional drummer for numerous bands, including "Slick Nickel," "Seed" and "Blue Moon." He marched with the drum line with The Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, starting at the age of eight years old as a pre-cadet. He gave drum lessons to up-and-coming drummers and was a former member of the Rockford Pipe Band. He was also an avid Chicago Bears and Cub fan. Jason was a loyal, non-judgmental friend with a tender and gentle heart. He was a religious man and a fantastic provider for his family. His daughter was the light of his life and he was hers. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; daughter, Anna; parents, Frank L. and DeAnn Phillips; sister, Ashley Phillips; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Patricia Diehl; paternal grandmother, Hazel Ruth Storey; mother and father-in-law, Allen and Pamela Alsup and their family, who all loved him very much; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends too many to mention. Predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Mel Storey; an uncle and a cousin. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with Pastor David Stevens of Beverly Park General Baptist Church officiating. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to time of service Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at fitzgeraldfh.com.
I only met him a couple of times. But saw him play several shows.
Jason Lee Phillips
JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHER ROCKFORD - Jason Lee Phillips, 29, of Rockford died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007, in his home following a sudden illness. Born July 23, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Frank Lee and DeAnn Diehl Phillips. Graduated in the top 25 of his class from Auburn High School in 1995, and received a degree in finance and marketing from ISU in 2000, where he was a member of the drum line. Married Amanda J. Alsup Nov. 8, 2003, in Rockford. Member of Beverly Park General Baptist Church. Employed as the Business Manager at Anderson Toyota Lexus. He received his first drum set at three years old and played the drums with all of his heart and soul. He was a professional drummer for numerous bands, including "Slick Nickel," "Seed" and "Blue Moon." He marched with the drum line with The Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, starting at the age of eight years old as a pre-cadet. He gave drum lessons to up-and-coming drummers and was a former member of the Rockford Pipe Band. He was also an avid Chicago Bears and Cub fan. Jason was a loyal, non-judgmental friend with a tender and gentle heart. He was a religious man and a fantastic provider for his family. His daughter was the light of his life and he was hers. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; daughter, Anna; parents, Frank L. and DeAnn Phillips; sister, Ashley Phillips; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Patricia Diehl; paternal grandmother, Hazel Ruth Storey; mother and father-in-law, Allen and Pamela Alsup and their family, who all loved him very much; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends too many to mention. Predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Mel Storey; an uncle and a cousin. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with Pastor David Stevens of Beverly Park General Baptist Church officiating. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to time of service Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at fitzgeraldfh.com.