David Roland Phillips 3rd Obituary (1955 - 2025)

On Friday January 24, 2025, David Roland Phillips III passed away peacefully in the presence of his beloved family at Northside Forsyth Hospital. David had been a resident of Forsyth County since 2005, after relocating to Johns Creek, GA in 1996 from Philadelphia. David was born on October 7, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Father Judge High School in 1973. After a stint at Dun & Bradstreet, he then embarked on a 34-year career with Ryder Transportation, from which he retired in 2020. In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching sports, particularly the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. He had a lifelong love of the Philadelphia Eagles, and after moving to Georgia, he became a fervent Braves fan. His most cherished time was spent with his granddaughters, who he loved with all his heart. A lover of sports, he thoroughly enjoyed coaching intramural sports and treasured the opportunity to coach both of his children throughout their lives. He devoted over a decade to volunteering with the Forsyth County Special Olympics, where he coached multiple sports. David loved his country, family and every sport. He always took pride in his home, never missing an opportunity to spruce up his property. He will be deeply missed and will forever be in our hearts, and always in our thoughts. David is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Diane Minderjahn Phillips; daughter, Lisa (Shane) Sullivan; son, Brian Phillips; granddaughters, Ellie and Emma Sullivan; father, David Phillips Jr; mother, Sophie Giordano Phillips; brother, Dennis (Eileen) Phillips; brother, Daniel (Cathy) Phillips; nieces, Julie, Lauren and Lindsay; nephew, Douglas; and was proceeded in death by his in-laws Edward and Joan Minderjahn. The family will receive friends and family from 1:00-4:00pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at McDonald & Son Funeral Home located at 150 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040.