Gary Eugene “Gopher” Phillips, passed away on Sunday, December 4 at home surrounded by his family, following and extended battle with Cancer.

Gary was born on December 25, 1952.  He graduated from Fedscreek High School in 1971 and has lived in this community all his life.  He also went to Pikeville College for a while.

He worked his entire life in the Coal Mining Industry.  Working for Kentland Coal Company, Kentucky Carbon, Woodman No 3Mining, Dags Branch Coal Company and CPG Inc., he had 38 years in the Coal Mines.

He was an avid Fisherman and Hunter.

Gary was preceded in death by Jody Lance Phillips, his only son.  Grayson Phillips Jr., Father. Tom Davenport, Stepfather. Grayson Phillips Sr and Vina Slone Phillips, Paternal Grandparents.  Frank Keene and Della Keene, Maternal Grandparents.  Aimee Grace Pugh, Special Neice.

He is survived by Augustine Davenport, Mother.  Larry Phillip (Sharon), Brother.  Donna Pugh (Neil), Sister, all of FedsCreek.  Rhonda Fuller (Kerry Young), Sister, Lexington KY.  Many loving friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gary was of Christian Faith, and had been attending FedsCreek Baptist Church, Nov 11 fully gave his life to the Lord.

Funeral Services will be at FedsCreek Baptist Church.  Viewing on Friday, Dec 9 from 6-8pm.  Service on Saturday, Dec 10 at FedscCreek Baptist Church, beginning at 1:00pm.  Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Big Rock VA.