In Loving Memory of Bruce Edward Phillips, Sr.

Bruce Edward Phillips, Sr. was born on August 3, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Edward Phillips and Willie Ruth Borns. He attended Dallas Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School before matriculating at Prairie View A&M University.

Bruce accepted Christ at a young age and became a faithful member of Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where he later served as a Deacon. During his years at Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Deacon Bruce Phillips, Sr. was actively involved in the Sunday School Ministry, served as Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon Board, Vacation Bible School and Brotherhood. Bruce also was a member of The Word Church in Dallas, Texas.

Bruce was a gifted cook and baker who took great pride in preparing delicious meals and desserts for his family and friends. He was especially known for his finger-licking chicken, chest pies and cakes, which brought joy to many.

After retiring from Rainbow Bread Company, Bruce embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and established with his wife Bruce’s Moving Made Easy, LLC. For more than 25 years, he proudly served families and businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth community, earning a reputation for dependable service and hard work.

Bruce married his sweetheart, Rochelle Jeanette Satterwhite, and they shared 28 years of marriage. Rochelle was a devoted and faithful wife, and together they built a loving blended family filled with cherished memories and lasting bonds.

Bruce leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his passing: his beloved wife, Rochelle Phillips; his children, Bruce Edward Phillips, Jr. (Nicole), Sean Carter (Tracie), Dr. Sylonda D. Burns (Leonard), and Brian Edward Phillips (Apiffany Richards); his grandchildren, Tajh Griggs-Lewis, Bria Phillips, Nicolas Phillips, Sydne Satterwhite, Jeremiah Briscoe, Jenyiah Phillips, and Alicia Phillips; and his great-grandchildren, Jemiya and Jaliayh Briscoe.

He also leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Charlotte Williams, Gwendolyn Williams, Diane Jernigan (Donnie), Pastor Rudolph Phillips (Regina), and Naomi Jones (Joseph); his sister-in-law, Sandra Finnie; nephews, Andre Williams, Christopher Hunt, Justin Jones (Kylie), Cameron Harris, Brandon Harris, Paul Finnie, and Aumtrail Finnie; and nieces, Trista Harris (Steven), Jessica Hunt, Chelsea Jones, Rachael Phillips, Ryleigh Phillips (Heaven’s Angel), and Aubree Jones.

Bruce will be deeply missed by his family, friends, church family, and the many individuals whose lives he touched throughout his years. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, family, service, hard work, and entrepreneurship that will continue to live on through the generations.

His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.