Daniel Emerson Phillips

Surfside Beach, SC

Daniel Emerson Phillips, age 77, of Surfside Beach, SC, passed away on October 9, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1947, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late John Curry and Sadie Packer Phillips.

Daniel dedicated his career to Winyah Concrete in Murrells Inlet, SC, where he worked until his retirement. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, passionately supporting his favorite drivers, Jeff Gordon and Darrell Waltrip. Daniel had a love for Classic Country music and a deep appreciation for cars. Known for his sociable nature, he enjoyed engaging conversations and sharing stories with family and friends. Above all, Daniel cherished his family, with a special affection for his mother and daughter.

Along with his parents, listed above, Daniel was preceded in death by his brothers, Elwood Phillips and William Phillips, and a sister, Virginia Blount.

Daniel leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Morgan Phillips of Erwin, NC; sisters, Gabrielle Watts (Rand) of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Susan Phillips (Adam) of Myrtle Beach, SC; and his former wife and friend, Rita Griggs of Erwin, NC.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw, SC. Burial followed in Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield, SC.

Kiser Funeral home has been entrusted to serve the Phillips family in their time of grief.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.