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Graveside Memorial Gathering: 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Clay City Cemetery
The ceremony is organized and hosted by the family.
Steven “Cecil” Phillips, age 63, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
He was born November 20, 1961, in Fairfield, the son of Noble E. and Betty A. (Phillips) Walker.
Cecil was a mechanic by both trade and calling, over the years working with Knapp Oil, McDaniel Trucking, Cottonwood Creek Trucking, Tri-County Ag, and Nutrien Ag Solutions. He always took great pride in a job done right. Cecil loved sharing stories from the shop with family and friends and cherished the bonds he formed with co-workers, whom he considered an extension of his family.
Cecil is survived by his daughter: Stevi Brinkley of Flora; brother: Noble H. Walker of Clay City; sisters: Kay Taylor of Paris and Ruth Lashbrook of Patoka, Indiana; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He is preceded in passing by his parents and several step-siblings
A graveside memorial gathering will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Clay City Cemetery, where interment will follow. The ceremony is organized and hosted by the family. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted with final arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Fly high Cecil ...you lived hard & played harder ...Rest easy now ! Gonna miss you !
Prayers for strength, comfort and peace for all family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve at Knapps Station and McDaniel Trucking. He was a true friend and a good kind hearted guy. He will be missed very much. Rest in peace my friend. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I've known Steve since high-school. Always spoke when running into each other. Prayers for his family and friends. RIP Cecil.
TO THE FAMILY....SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNEW STEVE FROM GROWING UP AROUND THE AREA AND I KNEW ALL OF HIS FAMILY.
Prayers to all family and friends.. Huntyr will miss seeing his red suv go by...hugs!!
Sending my love and prayers to Steve’s family. He was a big part of my life, when I was younger. We had some great times. Rip Steve……
My condolences to the family 🙏🤍🙏
Damn..im extremely sad to hear of this. I loved Cecil. He was an amazing guy. RIP my friend
My thoughts and prayers are with you
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great guy. So many memories. Sending prayers for his family and all that loved and knew him.
Steve, you were one of the good guys, too bad there aren't more like you....Rest Easy Friend 🐎🍻
So very sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy. Much love and comfort to all family and friends.
Fly high my friend !! You will be sorely missed by the whole family.
Sorry bru
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