Roger Dale Phillips
Roger Dale Phillips, Springfield, MO, was born on May 25, 1952 in Marshfield, MO to Harold and Flora (Ragsdale) Phillips. He departed life on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the age of 67.
Roger retired after 43 years as a Civil Engineer. After retirement he spent time traveling the US in his RV with his companion Janice Pearson. He especially loved spending time with his family. He was always willing to do anything to help his children. He was a long time member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church to which he dedicated much of his time to the service outreach programs and was a long-time usher. He was very adventurous and loved spending his time exploring the outdoors. Roger and his family appreciated all of the prayers and visits during his 15 month battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer).
He was preceded in death by his father and infant brother, William Harold Phillips Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Flora, Marshfield, MO, brother Darold Phillips (Helen), Marshfield, MO, companion Janice, Springfield, MO, his children, Emilie Phillips (Tricha Long) Springfield, MO, Jennifer Seiwert (Keith), Rogersville, MO, William Phillips (Jillian Shaw), Bentonville, AR, two grandsons Paxton & Owen Seiwert and granddaughter Aurora Shaw, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be at 10 AM, Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, MO followed by burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 AM, until service time in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Schweitzer United Methodist Church (Tutoring Program) and may be left at the funeral home.
Funeral services are entrusted to the care of Fraker Funeral Home, 1131 State Hwy. A, Marshfield, Missouri 65706