Phillip Raymond Cohen

Phillip Raymond Cohen obituary

Phillip Raymond Cohen

Phillip Cohen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mortimer-Southern Funeral Home - Lexington on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Phillip Raymond Cohen, 87 of Lexington, Miss passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the
University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Phil as he was known by his family and friends was a retired merchant having owned the Cohen
Dept Store in Lexington.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 10 at 11 AM from the Odd Fellows Cemetery in
Lexington, Mississippi.
Phil is survived by his wife Sara Stein Cohen of Lexington, Mississippi, daughter Sarah Cohen
Corcos ( Elad) of Tel Aviv, Israel, Sons Samuel Cohen of New Orleans, La and Jeffery Cohen (Stephanie) of Charlotte, N C. Phil is also survived by 5 grandchildren Asher Cohen, Emery Cohen, Barak Corcos, Ayala Corcos, and Eytam Corcos

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