Mark A. Phillips

     Mark A. Phillips of Bono, Indiana went to be with the lord at 6:00 am on July 23, 2022 at Union Hospital Terre Haute. 
     Mark was born on March 11, 1963 in Greencastle, Indiana. He is the son of the late Wilma J. (Morphew) Smith and Donald W. Phillips. 
     Mark is survived by his wife Carrie S. Phillips. Mark and Carrie were married on March 21, 1998 in Sevierville, Tennessee. A marriage conceived in heaven, this beautiful couple shared within a short period of thirty-two years a lifetime of love, companionship, unity, and commitment. 
     Other survivors include two daughters: Melissa (Jason) Zaring of Terre Haute, Indiana , Sandra Hammond (Ryan McCarty) of Riley, Indiana; seven grandchildren: Jordan Ogle of Terre Haute, Indiana; Trae Ogle (Madison Adams) of Terre Haute, Indiana; Devin Ogle of Terre Haute, Indiana; Dalton Ogle of Terre Haute, Indiana; Colton Ogle of Terre Haute, Indiana; Bailey Hammond (Caden Russell) of Terre Haute, Indiana and Carter Hammond of Riley, Indiana; six great-grandchildren:  Grayson Ogle, Oliver Ogle, Elizabeth Ogle, Charleigh Ogle, Noah Ogle, and one unborn blessing; Stepfather: Marty (Becky) Miner (Dad), Sanford, Indiana; two sisters: Penny (Jack) Gordon of Lewis, Indiana and Vicki (Ron) Johnson of Fowler, Indiana; five brothers: John (Rebecca) Phillips of Greencastle, Indiana; David (Connie) Phillips of Waverly, Indiana; Eric Phillips of Carmel, Indiana; Marty (Kathy) Miner of Houston, Texas and Mark Miner of Houston, Texas; His fur baby: Sage; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include John Phillips, Dave Phillips, Eric Phillips, Carl Chambliss, J.D. Brown, and Thomas Scott. Honorary Pallbearers include Jordon Ogle, Trae Ogle, Devin Ogle, Dalton Ogle, Colton Ogle, Bailey Hammond, Carter Hammond, and Caden Russell.  Mark was proceeded in death by his stepfather: Ervin Smith. 
     Mark was a courageous, selfless, loving, hard-working man, passionately extending his love and commitment to family and friends. No matter the time of day, he was there, ready, willing and able.  Mark was a dedicated family man, serving as an exemplary role model to his two beautiful daughters and seven adoring grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his generosity, kindness, loyalty, and commitment to family…he would always bid farewell with his famous words: “I miss and love you more”.    Mark was a plant manager for the Forsyth/Puttmann Vault Company in Fithian, Illinois for the past 28 years. Mark took a lot of pride in his work and treated each burial as if he was conducting it for a family member. His attention to detail was unequaled; his organizational skills unsurpassed, and his dedication to his community and customers forever appreciated. He proudly served in the Indiana Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987 as an 88M (Motor Transport Operator). He was a 1981 graduate of Rosedale High School. In Mark’s free time, you could find him watching basketball, mowing his grass, or relaxing with his fur baby. Mark had a love for old cars and tractors and could tell the make and model just by the sound. He was a rare breed that comes along once in a dozen lifetimes; his family, friends, and associates will forever be grateful for the opportunity to have known and love him.
     Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm and between 10:00 am and 11:00 am prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Bono United Methodist Church, 8501 S State Road 71, Dana, Indiana 47847 with Pastors Marta Adubato and James Blue officiating. Burial will follow at Bono Cemetery. His arrangements were entrusted to Sunset’s Deverter Chapel, 251 N Division St, Cayuga, IN  47928.  Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

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