Obituary of Bryan James Phillips

Funeral services for Bryan James Phillips, of Columbia, will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 2:00PM at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Phillips passed away on February 5, 2015. Born in Columbia, Bryan was a son of the late, Codie Phillips and Ruth (Oimoen) Phillips. He was a kind and gentle soul and the kind of person that never knew a stranger. As a self-described music aficionado, he had very eclectic tastes, and enjoyed everything from southern rock to music of the 90's. As a lifelong Columbian, Bryan especially enjoyed the music of "Hootie and the Blowfish". He truly felt music and songs would often touch him at his deepest levels. Bryan loved his community. There was no bigger Gamecock fan than Bryan and he was an active supporter of both the school and its athletic teams. Bryan once even served as an Ambassador to the Monday after the Masters Event, which combined his loves for Hootie, Athletics and helping those locally in his community. Bryan was also very contemplative about the world and often questioned things in a philosophical manner. Additionally he was a brilliant conversationalist, who could gather those around him and motivate them to a common goal. Bryan truly wanted the world to be a better place. This deep passion would often get him into spirited debates, though he was always thoughtful and remarkably insightful. Bryan will be missed by those who loved him most. Bryan is survived by his sisters; Deborah Sue Oliver (Ken) of Columbia, SC, Diane Cynthia Gasque (Harrison) of Columbia, SC, Leslie Ann Wallace (Joel) of Columbia, SC, Barbara Ellen Pietras (Thomas) of Columbia, brothers; Thomas Craig Phillips of Columbia, SC, Charles Allen Phillips of Columbia, SC, and Craig Stephen Phillips (Sherri) of Springfield OR. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins that will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by his brothers; David Scott Phillips, and Richard Mark Phillips. The family has asked that In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.