Logan Graduate and Construction Worker Remembered
Austin Edward Phillips, a 30-year-old resident of Logan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Born in Logan on October 19, 1996, he was the son of Matthew Edward (Michelle) Phillips and Melissa Raynae (Beaver) Conger. During his life, Austin worked in construction following his graduation from Logan High School. As a student, he played football, ran track, and shot archery.
Passions and Family Life
Away from work, he liked fast cars, heavy metal music, and rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He also enjoyed playing video games and fishing with his cousin, Tyrell. Most of all, Austin loved being with his family and friends.
Surviving Relatives
His family includes his son, Brantley Edward Phillips; sisters, Alexis Hart and Madelynn Jo Phillips; stepsiblings Dakota Garren, Cassidy (Izach) Norris, along with Emma and Khloe Gordo; as well as his parents and grandparents Norma and Dave Shaw from Logan, Ohio, and Pamela and Curtiss Phillips from Lancaster, Ohio.
Further survivors comprise uncle Rob (Jennifer) Dildine, aunts Tracy Phillips together with her significant other Milo Long, and Jaime Dildine, step-uncles Ernie and Mike Dixon, great-aunt Vickie Westwood, plus numerous cherished friends and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Debi Beaver and Buddy Dildine, and step-grandmother Susan Dixon.
Funeral Service Scheduled at Roberts Funeral Home
Pastor Dave Sherman will lead a funeral service at Roberts Funeral Home located in Logan, Ohio, starting at 1 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026, which will be followed by burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Marion Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio. Visitation is scheduled from 11 AM until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions toward funeral costs and to support his son, Brantley, can be directed as memorial donations to Roberts Funeral Home, 60 W. Hunter St., Logan, OH 43138 by anyone wanting to pay tribute to Austin instead of sending flowers. Letters of condolence may be left at Roberts Funeral Home.
