Donald William “Bill” Phillips, 91, of Media, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 9, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born July 24, 1934 in Mount Sterling, Illinois, the son of Roy Arthur and Helen Evans Phillips. On July 31, 1954, he married Theo Brewer at the Stronghurst United Methodist Church.
Bill was a 1954 graduate of Stronghurst High School. He was an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He drove for Truck Transport Company of Fort Madison, IA, Stronghurst Grain & Merchandise, and Nortrup Petroleum of Stronghurst. Following his retirement from trucking, he worked at Farm King in Burlington for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing and boating, taking care of his yard, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Burlington Eagles Lodge and the Burlington Moose Lodge.
Survivors include three daughters, Patti (Neal) Avery of Media, IL, Vicky Trujillo of Colorado Springs, CO, Rita (Matt Brown) Phillips of Arlington, TX, two sons, Ronald (Yolanda) Phillips of Denver, CO, William (Kathy) Phillips of Springfieldd, MO, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theo, one daughter, Judy Gaylord, 2 granddaughters, Jennifer and Stacey, 2 sons-in-law, Darrol Gaylord and Cliff Trujillo, and 4 brothers, Jack, Jim, Jerry, and Bobby Phillips.
The funeral service for Mr. Phillips will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Steve Minkler officiating. Burial will follow in the Carman Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Please visit Bill’s obituary at banksandbeals.com to leave a condolence.
