Calvin Phillips

Toy Calvin Phillips, Jr. (70) better known as Pep-paw Calvin, passed away on December 18,2024.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Sims, his children, Melissa (Jason) Pruitt, Tripp (Mary) Phillips, Samantha (Chris) Shempert, Casey Sims, Christy (Preston) Cotten. Grandchildren Haley and Samantha Pruitt, Dustin and Abbie Beard, Toi (Tsisia) Phillips, Amarlee Phillips and almost grandchild Duncan Sanford.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was also a great craftsman. He took great pride in handcrafting and restoring anything and everything, but especially the things you can’t get at “the Walmart”. He was a strong believer in everything is as good once as it once was with just a little love.

Calvin was a man who loved anything older than he was and that needed a little work. He was always on the lookout for a good treasure hunt and the next best deal. Although there were not many he didn’t already know, he cherished those that he met along the way.

Calvin was a beloved resident of Lafayette County and was a marvelous storyteller. He loved telling stories not only about the county history, but also about his family, his childhood, and the way “it used to be”. Most of the stories began with “When I was a kid” and ended with a very sarcastic “Would I lie to you?”.

Calvin was well known for his kind heart, genuine laughter, generosity, knowledge and love for antiques. He was a big jokester who always tried to find good in every situation and did not take life too seriously. The motto he lived by is “if the grandkids are happy, I’m happy.”

Calvin enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending auctions, shopping flea markets, and working in his shed. His greatest love was for God, his family, and the little things that makes life worth living. His greatest trophy being his arguments with Tripp.

He was a brave man, maybe even a little stubborn from time to time, but he will be greatly missed by all, even the dogs.