James 1:12: "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him."

Mike Phillips passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. He was a native of Amarillo, Texas, and was recently a resident of Childress, Texas for many years. Mike was a builder and an inventor, and dreamed of changing the world with his machines. He was also lover of nature, art and music, and made many beautiful songs and sculptures. He imparted that love to his children, who will carry it well beyond his years.

Mike wrote his last song a few months before he passed away. The song is titled, "This is He".

Every soul that's in this place is loved

Poured out by His grace from up above

Jesus is Lord

And I'm glad my soul is firmly in His hand

He's the one that made the blind to see

Made the lame walk good as you and me

Jesus is Lord

And He's knocking at our hearts to let Him in

He carried and old cross to Calvary

They nailed him to that cross for us to see

He died upon that cross for you and me

Jesus is Lord

Look up, you can almost see His face

Listen, you can almost hear his voice

Jesus is Lord

Where two or more are gathered in His name

This is He

For ever He'll be

He's Jesus

Loving you and me

Mike is survived by 4 daughters, Hellen Phillips, Ashley Phillips, Chelsea Roth and Courtney Smith; son, Joshua Phillips; 2 sisters, Amanda Phillips and Elizabeth Music; brother, Danny Phillips; mother, LaVerne Phillips; 9 grandchildren, Stormy Rose Thompson, Finnley Autumn Thompson, Juniper Phillips, Carlisle Phillips, Grace Roth, Matthew Roth, Emma Smith, Kennedy Smith and Daxton Smith.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Birkmeyer; father, Floyd "Curly" Phillips and many dear friends.