Steve Michael Phillips, 68, of Marlinton passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born November 15, 1955, he was a son of the late Claude and Lou-Ellen Greene Phillips.
Steve was a coal miner and worked in maintenance for Snowshoe Ski Resort. Steve enjoyed being with his wife and children, and especially his grandchildren. His grandchildren brought him true happiness, joy, laughter and fulfillment. Steve enjoyed being outdoors, maintaining his yard, tinkering around in his building, and making sure all of his tools were in their designated spots. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching western movies, reading western books, and, more importantly, beating his wife at Yahtzee. Steve was a devoted Christian, and the strength of the Lord and his grandchildren helped to extend the last season of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Phillips.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Beverage Phillips; five daughters, Tracy Crabaugh, and husband, Jason, of Lewisburg, Sherry McCoy, and husband, Devin, of Shady Spring, Krystal Brendle, of Lewisburg, Amy Boylen, of Marlinton, and Teresa Conley, of Ronceverte; sisters, Sandra Friel, of Florida, Barbara Goldizen and husband, Fred, of Marlinton, Claudia Winn, and husband, Jay, of Elkins, and Cathy Smallridge, and husband, Tom, of Beverly; brothers, Gary Phillips, of Oklahoma, Claude Phillips Jr., and wife, Anita, of Monterville; grandchildren, Jaslyn Howard, Aubrey Brendle, Noah Crabaugh, Brier McCoy, Sean Sharp, Nathan Boylen, Justin Conley, Faith Conley and Hope Conley; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Lantz Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Crabaugh officiating.
Burial was in Cochran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to Lantz Funeral Home, 16792 Seneca Trail Buckeye, WV 24924 or online at Lantzfuneralhome.com
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