Terrell Darwin "Terry" Phillips, 82, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Terry was born on May 28, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Chester and Doris (Hurst) Phillips.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Farmer of Richmond on June 21, 1987; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Aaron (Christine) Phillips of Shawnee, KS; and daughter, Tera (Richard) Holland of Overland Park, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Carrie Lynne Phillips, and brother, Raymond Phillips.

Terry was a 1961 graduate of Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington and later attended college at the University of Mississippi.  He owned and operated Northtown Precious Metals and Officer's Quarters in North Kansas City.  Terry also owned and operated T&M Army and Navy Shop in Richmond.  He was a substitute teacher in Richmond for 19 years.  Terry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and served him.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond First Baptist Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M., with services to follow at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Terry with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.