Claude T. “Tom” Phillips, age 69 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.
Born December 23, 1951 in Adair County, Missouri, the son of Claude and Mary Elizabeth (Farmer) Phillips. On February 17, 1990 in Novelty, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Candy Murray who preceded him in death on May 18, 2017.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and father-in-law, Jim Murray.
Surviving are his mother-in-law, Doris Elaine Murray of Novelty, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Mike (Carla) Murray of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Matt (Lori) Murray of Novelty, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Dianna (Willard) Otto of Leonard, Missouri; six nieces and nephews, Tyler (Shannon), Nolan, and Whitney Otto, Ben and Jonathan Murray, and Alaina (Chris) Niedbalski; cousins and a host of friends.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of La Plata High School. He was the La Plata Golf Course superintendent for many years, and owned and operated the Shady Rest Sports Shop in La Plata. Tom currently owned and operated Phillips Aerating and Consulting and La Plata Golf Shop. He was a loyal supporter of many area-sporting events.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating will be Pastor Elmer “Mac” McCully. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, west of Novelty, Missouri.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 6, 2021 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials in memory of Tom Phillips may be made to the La Plata Bulldog Backers or the Locust Hill Cemetery. They may be left at or sent to Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.