Terry Eugene Phillips

Terry Eugene Phillips, 74, of Summerfield, FL departed this life on May 4, 2020. He was born to the late Frank Phillips and Inez Phillips (Rosebrook) on July 30, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Terry graduated from Roosevelt High School in Emporia, Kansas. He spent a brief amount of time at UCLA studying medicine. He went on to receive a Bachelor in Arts from the University of Montana. Throughout Terry’s life he lived in many locations including Alaska, Utah, Montana, Kansas, and Florida. His final home was in Summerfield, Florida. Terry loved the excitement of aviation. At a young age he began his career in aviation and flew both commercial and privately his entire career which spanned over 50 years. He served his country during the Vietnam War and was stationed in both Vietnam and Germany. After his service, he flew fire patrol in Montana and as a bush pilot in Kotzebue, Alaska. He flew many cargo trips into many countries, including India, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He flew for Big Sky Airlines in Montana, Eastern Airlines in Miami, and captained an Airbus 320 for Air Jamaica. He had a passion for rescuing large farm animals and found joy in caring for and nursing them back to health. Terry had a love for photography. During his trips around the world, he would share the beauty, culture, and stories with his friends and family. He loved riding motorcycles and was his preferred method of travel all the way up to the time of his death. Terry is survived by his wife Sarina (Summerfield, FL) and two children: Jonathan Phillips of Davie, FL; and Johanna Phillips Ergle of Deerfield Beach, FL; his brothers and sister: Kelley Phillips of Tallahassee, FL; Kerry Phillips of Longwood, FL; Vicki Falco of Longwood, FL; and Kirby Phillips of Leavenworth, WA . He is also survived by his four grandchildren; Austin Phillips, Brooke Phillips, Chase Phillips, and Harper Ergle. ***DUE TO COVID-19, FLORIDA NATIONAL CEMETERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING FLORAL DELIVERIES.*** In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions in Terry's name be made out to Wounded Warriors Family Support charity: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ A memorial service with military honors will be held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. The family welcomes all to share memories of Terry via the Tribute Wall offered by Bevis Funeral Home on his obituary page. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Terry Eugene Phillips

July 30, 1945 - May 4, 2020