Charles A. Phillips

Charles A. “C.A.” Phillips, 72, of East Moline, Illinois, was called home Monday, June 16, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center East, Davenport, Iowa.

Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial is in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Charles’ memory.

Charles Andrew Phillips was born April 22, 1953, in Waverly, Tennessee, the son of Griffin and Lillian (Gholston) Phillips. He married Sandra (Stampley) Phillips and the couple had four children. He later found his life partner, Christiana (Crisp) Gardner, with whom he had a daughter, and spent over 23 years with.

He worked at the Rock Island Arsenal for nearly ten years before joining Oscar Mayer—later Kraft Foods—where he dedicated 20 years of service. After retiring, C.A. found joy in giving back to others through volunteering at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island for another decade.

A proud and active member of both Pentecostal Church of God and New Apostolic Church, C.A. loved his church family and and the community it brought him. He was a true wrestling enthusiast and never turned down a chance to enjoy a good meal with family and friends. He also found comfort in R&B and Gospel music, a good Western on TV, and the chance to travel when he could.

More than anything, C.A. was a devoted family man. His greatest joy came from time spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his sisters.

C.A. is survived by five children, Lamon (Danielle Harris) Phillips, Sr. of Davenport, Tiffany Phillips of Davenport, Tierney (Michael Holliday) Phillips of Rock Island, Lamar (Megan Scudder) Phillips, Sr. of Davenport, and Charise (David Jefferson, Jr.) Phillips of Rock Island; 12 grandchildren, Jasmin, Lamon Jr., Tayvaughn, Tecoe, Teriona, Mikari, Lamar Jr., Lamariana, Lamarcus, Antwan, Ramal, and Destyni; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Sandra (Melvyn) Walton and Barbara Luten; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nathaniel, Ernest, Barry Sr., James, and Ronald Phillips; sisters, Louise Mays, Lola Mae Phillips, and Audrey Phillips; and life partner, Christiana Crisp Gardner.

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