SFC Mark R Phillips passed away Unexpectedly at home on Sunday July 25th, 2021, in San Antonio Texas at the age of 48. He is survived by his mother Diane Dawson of Greenville Texas, By the love of his life his wife Shannon Phillips of San Antonio, his daughters Addison, Rachel, Rebecca, Madalynn, Mallorie and son Aydon. Grandchildren Sherman Jr, and Raelynn. He is preceded in death by his father Mark Phillips, grandparents Bobbie Jo Phillips, Beatrice Ann Phillips, Peggy Heald Gowin, Leon Gowin, and JR Hughes. Mark was born April 25th, 1973, in Austin Texas, he was always so proud of his birthplace, as he felt his parents planned it on purpose, so he could be born right by the University of Texas campus, and that's when his love for his Texas Longhorns began. Mark grew up between Forth Worth, Greenville and Emory Texas. He graduated in 1991 from Southwest High School in Fort Worth Texas. Little did he know summer of 1991 was the first time he meets his future wife to be. On January 5th, 1994, Mark started his 24 1/2-year military career as a Combat Medic. Mark made an extended Army family like no other and served along with some of the best soldiers. He served with many divisions/brigades of the Army but his love for his 4th Brigade Combat, 10th Mountain Division 3/89 Cav out of Fort Polk, LA, was his all-time favorite. He finally hung up his spurs and uniforms and retired on July 1st, 2018. He reconnected with his "Babe" love of his life Shannon in December of 2009, after 20 years of friendship. They fell deeply and quickly in love and had a bond like no other. Mark became an instant Bonus Dad/Mark Dad, to his brides 5 children when they married in Texas on September 23rd, 2011. They had a one-of-a-kind love, and always had each other's backs. Their favorite saying to each other was "Always, Forever, and No matter What". They welcomed their daughter Addison Ryleigh-Ann on January 10th, 2013, when stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. She was her daddy's world along with her 5 siblings. Addison will always be her Daddy's mini me, right down to his smart/joking ways. As a family of 8, they had so much love for each other. Mark's children will remember him as funny, strong, good hearted, amazing, fatherly, caring and an amazing listener. Mark had a heart of gold as big as Texas. Mark was a dedicated son, husband, dad, solider, nephew, cousin, grandson, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and fellow brother in arms to all his fellow brothers and sisters in arms. Mark loved his Texas Longhorns, and loved teasing anyone who wasn't a Texas fan. He will be remembered as all around American Hero, who loved his country, God, and Family. In true Mark Phillips fashion, and at the request of his youngest daughter Addison, she is requesting we honor her Daddy by wearing University of Texas Longhorns gear to his service which will be on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 2pm in the Chapel of Lynch Funeral Service in Greenville, Texas. The family will be accepting guest on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 6-8pm at Lynch Funeral Service. Mark will be laid to rest at Lynch Memorial Park with military honors after his service. Visitation Friday, July 30, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lynch Funeral Service 4238 State Highway 34 South Greenville,Texas 75402 Funeral Service Saturday, July 31, 2021 2:00 PM Lynch Funeral Service 4238 State Highway 34 South Greenville,Texas 75402 Graveside Service Saturday, July 31, 2021 LYNCH Memorial Park 4238 Hwy 34 South Greenville,TX 75402