Richard James Phillips Jr., 47, of Alton, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at his home.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Gent Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Online guestbook at www.gentfuneralhome.com.