Jake Edward Phillips 68, of Crestview, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Jake was born on August 25, 1955 in Milton, Florida to Thomas and Imo Dell Phillips. He went to school at Stuttgart American High School in Germany and then joined the United States Army in 1973. Jake was a United States Army Veteran, an retired postal service employee and owned a landscaping and lawn service business in Crestview, Florida. He was a member of New Beginnings Church and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Jake and his former wife and owner of Coney Island, Julia Phillips maintained a close relationship and always shared family and had get togethers with his children and grandchildren.
Jake is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Edward Phillips and Imo Dell Bonifay.
Jake is survived by his son, Aubrey (Carol) Brian Phillips, daughter, Victoria Daphne Phillips, three brothers, Thomas E. Phillips, J.C. Phillips and Don L. Phillips, his sister, Margaret Jean Summerville and three grandchildren, Katelyn Isabelle Moore, Jayson Lee Phillips and Brianna Leigh Phillips.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 beginning at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Harold Garcia officiating. Burial to follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Crestview, Florida. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
You can share memories and offer condolences at http://www.brackneyfuneralservice.com
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
CharMel Harker Fowler
September 1, 2023, 10:45 pm
Oh, Jake, my sweet, forever friend, I will miss you. As always, I shall love you. From 1968 when we children all played together, went to school together and grew up and our lives moved in different ways, we still remained friends. I shall miss those big bear hugs. Rest peacefully, baby.
Cheryl Carroll Harrison
September 2, 2023, 1:02 am
So sorry to hear of Jake passing
Prayers for all the family
Mike and Connie Pore
September 2, 2023, 2:08 am
Jake was such an amazing person. He had a huge, caring and giving heart. He never put himself above anyone and was the first too lend a hand..he never knew a stranger. Always had the gift to just strike up a conversation with anyone. He loved to pull pranks and enjoyed a good laugh. God knows we had our share of them. Fly high brother your journey has just begun.
Donna Pigott
September 2, 2023, 2:58 am
Sad to hear of Jake’s passing we went to school at BHS he was a jokester RIP Jake comforting prayers for your family
Donna (Prevatt) & Paul Pigott
Debbie Bowden
September 2, 2023, 3:12 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Jake from when Victoria was at the Christian Center. Praying for all of the family.
Grady Mack Sanders
September 2, 2023, 7:25 pm
Jake was my yard man for several years. He always did a good job. He cut them just a few days ago and we had a good talk. He said he was going to have surgery on his Kidney but did not know when yet.. I sure will miss him.
Elijah Bell
September 3, 2023, 2:55 am
Have known Jake and his brothers and sister for many many years. Growing up in Milligan and going to school in Baker. So sorry for your loss and my prayers pour out to your family. My God give peace to all of Jakes family.
Mary Rice
September 3, 2023, 3:47 am
R.I.P Mr.Phillips. The first time Victoria took me to meet you instantly made me laugh. You were a kind soul and a gentle giant. Walk with our father and rest high on the mountain.
Love,
Mary Rice
Sandra Quintrell
September 3, 2023, 9:01 am
Sorry for your loss.
Love to you all
Sandra (u.k)
Jim & Carol (Fuller) Reinert
September 3, 2023, 2:29 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Jake was so very kind and thoughtful. He took care of our yard for several years. The last time we talked to him we had some good laughs, he was very entertaining. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace.
Katherine Coursey
September 7, 2023, 2:43 am
So sorry to hear about your loss Julia. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you in your tome of grief.
Bill & Frankie Melanson
September 7, 2023, 5:36 am
Sorry to hear this. He will be greatly missed. Everybody loved them Coney Island burgers with the secret sauce. You did good with that concoction of special stuff. GOD SPEED SIR. HEAVEN has gained another ANGEL.