Corey Phillips

July 14, 1977 - June 1, 2021

Corey Cornelius Phillips was born July 14, 1977 in Markham, IL to Charles and Edna Kelly Phillips. He was baptized on August 20, 1989 at Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Robbins, IL. He graduated high school and attended Governors State University. Corey was always the life of the party. When he walked into the room, it would brighten. He was funny loving mean, caring and always helping others, even when he needed help himself. He liked being outside around family and friends. He had an outstanding love for sports and was a fan of the Chicago Bears. Corey Cornelius Phillips leaves to cherish his memory, his longtime companion, Lidia Jarrett of Bourbonnais, IL; his son, Corey Phillips of Waukegan, IL; his father, Charles Phillips of Markham, IL and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Phillips; his maternal grandparents, Daddy Godfrey and Willie Mae Kelly and his paternal grandparents, Willie Mae and Archie Phillips.