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Lory David Phillips age 65 departed this earth on January 25, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.
Lory was born on March 8, 1950 to J.J. Phillips and Virginia Wilson, who proceeded him in death as did his sister Georgia.
Lory is survived by the love of his life Anita of the Family home. His loving wife, best friend and shotgun rider for over four decades of fun and adventures. Lory’s legacy and the family name he was so proud of will be carried on by his sons David and wife Michelle of Houston, Texas. Jason and wife Tenelle of Raton, and his four special grand children Stone, Abigail, Samantha and Ella Phillips. He leaves behind his brother and best friend Jackie Phillips of Raton, sister Jo Ann and husband Wayne Bomar of Texas, as well as his sister in law Lucille Gabol and brother in law Johnny Quartieri and wife Rachel. He truly embraced the role of being an uncle and will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews of whom some were almost like a second set of children. Numerous cousins will also feel the loss of Lory.
Lory was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He dedicated his early year to training race horses and even managed to merge his passions for photography and horse racing into a paying job. He spent 13 years working for the Raton Public Service Company before joining with his wife and sons to enter the broadcasting field where together they owned and operated KCRT and Coyote Country for the last 25 years. These years required a lot of hard work but also provided him the opportunity to spend large amounts of time with family and friends and do tons of really cool things.
Lory was best known for his kindness and his generosity for helping others . He enjoyed the company of good friends and spending time at the Raton Elks Lodge. He had a great sense of humor and an undying commitment to his family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home Chapel in Raton with Dr. Monty McGowen officiating. All are invited to also attend a celebration of Lory’s life at the Raton Elks Lodge at noon.
Arrangements and celebration of love for Lory Phillips are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
