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Thomas Edward Phillips, 60 of Cheboygan passed away August 28,2025 after a long illness. Tom was born 8/4/1965 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of Patrick and Geraldine (Kwiatkowski) Phillips.
He is survived by his parents, sisters Sharone (Robert) Jewell, Katherine (Wade) Whitman and Anne (Brian) Whitman as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Gregory.
He worked as a commercial fisherman on Lake Huron for many years. He cut boughs for Maple Ridge Evergreen of Posen, Michigan and Spray's Landscape and Nursery of Cheboygan. He also worked for Rose's Septic Service of Cheboygan.
He was well loved by his great nieces and nephews.
Tom was a member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
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