On Saturday Jan. 22, 2022, Christopher Robert Phillips died as a result of suicide. He was born in Morgantown, on Oct. 19, 1977, to Robert A. and TyeAnn Phillips. He is survived by his mother, TyeAnn Phillips; a brother, Benjamin Phillips; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends that helped tremendously over the past year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Phillips; grandparents, Ethel M. and Donald L. Curfman, and June L. and Allen F. Phillips; an aunt, Charlene Arndt; and an uncle, D. Carrol Phillips.
Chris graduated from Morgantown High School in 1996. He spent two years at West Virginia University before moving to Pittsburgh to study at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a degree in specialized technology.
Chris worked at The Videohouse in Pittsburgh, where his clients included the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Steelers, WQED, ABC, NBC, ESPN, WGN, C-SPAN and the NFL. He also worked on commercials for the Pittsburgh area, with Bishop Zubik, of the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese, in addition to many other projects.
Those who knew and loved Chris remember his many characteristics. He was passionate about work, friends, family and, perhaps most of all, debate. He was stubborn, though he would say steadfast, in his convictions and beliefs. He was devoted — with a little procrastination — talkative, giving, humble and loving in his own expressive way.
Chris was a child of West Virginia who moved to Pittsburgh, where he lived his adult life. The spirit of Montani Semper Liberi never left him no matter where he traveled. He believed in freedom, respect and kindness. He will be greatly missed.
Please respect the family’s wish for privacy. In lieu of flowers, they ask that you do a random act of kindnesss — that is how Chris would want to be honored.
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