Clifford Bryan Phillips, 77, was born March 18, 1949, in Gladewater, Texas, to William Tracy and Marjorie Helen Phillips. He passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the ICU at Sugarland Methodist Hospital after a brief but courageous battle.

Cliff moved to Freeport in 1970, to begin his career with BASF. He dedicated nearly 35 years to the company before retiring. His retirement began just in time for deer hunting season and he enjoyed every year of it. He was happily retired for 22 years.

Cliff loved deer hunting with his good friends George, Hippi and Greg and many others. He was a devoted father and a proud "Pops". He enjoyed camping, ranching, skiing and especially coaching baseball for both his sons and the many young men whose lives he touched through the sport. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patti Phillips; his brother, Vann Thomas Phillips and wife Sue; his son, Justin Bryan Phillips, Justin's mother, Elaine Smith; grandson, Noah Bryan Phillips; son, Clayton Lang Phillips and wife, Brittany; grandsons, Stetson Lang Phillips and Lariat James Phillips. He leaves behind numerous relatives on both sides of the family who loved him dearly. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs, Pheebe, Grizzly, Ruger and Joleen. Rest in Peace Cliff, we will always love you and never forget you.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. Visitation will begin at 9:00am followed by the funeral service at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be Greg Buchta, Alec Cato, Gary Crabtree, Kasey Crabtree, Casey Eaves and Mark Grisham. Honorary pallbearers will be, Todd Adams, Mike Arnold, Bob Quarles and Rudy Wernli.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Cedar Lane Baptist Church building fund or a charity of your choice.