JACK L. PHILLIPPS
Jack L. Phillipps, age 84 of Batesville, passed away on January 24, 2021, at his home. The son of Erwin and Evelyn (Angert) Phillipps was born on June 25, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The 1954 Western Hills High School graduate, received his degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1962. Jack was a retired Mechanical Engineer contracting mostly for GE in Evendale and Cincinnati Milacron. He belonged to both the Smyrna Baptist Church in New Trenton, and the Honor Congregational Church in Honor, MI.
Jack loved all things about water, like fishing and boating. He had a home in Michigan where he would spend time just gazing out over the great Lake Michigan. His dogs were part of his family, and he dearly loved them. Jack also liked to keep in shape and was lifting weights and even riding his bike into his 80s. Throughout his life, Jack was a faithful Gideon doing God’s work. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Phillipps; her daughter, Jaye Carol Reckers (Vincent); grandchildren, Leslie Reckers, Christopher Reckers (Andrea); great grandsons, Jonah and Simon Reckers, along with his brother, James E. Phillipps (Barbara).
His wishes were to be cremated. There will be a memorial service set at a later date due to Covid concerns.
Memorials may be directed to the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church c/o Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.