Tony Phillips

Tony Phillips, 67, of Crystal Springs, passed away on March 6, 2026, with his daughter and son by his side.

Born and raised in Mississippi, Tony was known for his hardworking hands, his love of the open road, and his passion for fast cars and motorcycles. A skilled mechanic, he could fix just about anything and never met an engine he couldn’t bring back to life.

Tony is survived by his daughter, Natasha (Kevin) Dear; his son, Anthony; six grandchildren, Tyler (Logan) Dear, Ember Eady, Tristan Dear, Koby Phillips, Clay Phillips, Jagger Phillips; his loyal four-legged companion, Prince; along with many extended family and friends that will miss him.

His family will gather privately at a later date to spread his ashes.

In honor of Tony’s journey with neurological disease, the family encourages donations in his memory to The Brain Donor Project, supporting research into neurological diseases: braindonorproject.org, The Brain Donor Project, Memorial Donations, P.O. Box 111002, Naples, FL 34108-1929.

The family also wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and staff at Copiah Living Center and Pax Hospice for the compassion and care provided to Tony during his last journey; as well as to Judy Evans,  Stringer Funeral Home, and Our Family Funeral and Cremation Services