Phillip Long, 43, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.
He was born September 8, 1978 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William and Kathryn (Walker) Long. He was a 1996 graduate of Savannah High School.
Phillip interned and then worked as a chef at The Gallery Bistro in Springfield, Missouri, then began a career as a chef that took him to several country clubs and restaurants in both Missouri and North Carolina.
His dogs were his life and he was a good trainer. He loved to torment his nieces and spend time with family and friends. Phillip was fun to be around, always had a smile and a very caring heart.
He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandmother, Marie Vetter; maternal great-grandfather, Lloyd Hartman; maternal great-grandmother, Minnie Walker; maternal grandparents, Harold and Kathryn Walker; and paternal grandmother, Jeanne Vetter.
He is survived by his parents, Bill and Kathy Long; sister, Raynae Wilson (Jeff); nieces, Kaytin and Kyzlee Wilson; and his beloved dogs, Bonnie and Jaydah.
Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Cosby Zion Cemetery. Cosby, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
