Howard Phillips Obituary

Phillips
Howard Arthur
Phillips
July 22, 1961
October 27, 2025

Howard Arthur Phillips, 64, of Colorado Springs, CO, died unexpectedly on October 27, 2025.
Born July 22, 1961, in Peoria, IL, to the late Gordon Arthur Phillips and Evelyn Lucille (McVicker) Phillips, Howard attended Manual High School in Peoria during the late 1970s.
Howard enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served honorably from 1980 to 1988, specializing in telecommunications.
In March 1991, Howard married Marcy Lynn Cooper in Colorado Springs, CO. They had two daughters: Marissa Ann (b. 1991) and Rachel Hope (b. 1995).
Following his military service, Howard remained in Colorado Springs, continuing his career in telecommunications and later transitioning to electronic security and access control with LVW Electronics in 1999. He became a one-of-a-kind expert in his field, finding great joy in service calls for elderly communities, schools, military bases, and police departments. He was also especially proud of his work on large projects, including the sound system at the Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena) in Denver, CO.
A man of many hobbies, Howard was an amateur radio enthusiast (KB0PQK) and enjoyed video games, firearms, 3D printing, sleight-of-hand magic, and camping. He will especially be remembered as a dedicated professional, a fiercely proud father, a generous gift-giver, and for his unique wit and offbeat humor. More than any tribute, Howard would wish for those who knew him to take time to share their knowledge of technology and tools with friends and family.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Arthur Phillips and Evelyn Lucille McVicker.
He is survived by his daughters, Marissa Ann Phillips and Rachel Hope Phillips; his beloved girlfriend, Kimberly Brockman; the mother of his children, Marcy Lynn Cooper; his two younger siblings, Melody and Greg; and five older half-siblings: Bobbie, DeeDee, Ken, Norm, and Jim.
Bernard Funeral Home of Russell Springs, KY, handled the cremation arrangements. Howard's remains were then transported to Colorado Springs by his daughters.
For information regarding a future memorial service, please email [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, Howard's daughters encourage donations to be made in his name to support The Right to Repair movement at repair.org.