I died January 15, 2023, much to my surprise. I was 77 years old. Prior to my passing, I wrote my obit to save others from the burden.

Born in Marion, Ohio, I moved to Lansing, Michigan and then to Florida at the age of 16 in 1962. Graduated from Winter Park High School as a C+ student and flunked out of college after 3 terms because frat life, booze and broads were not part of the curriculum (perhaps I picked the wrong college). I joined the U.S. Army Reserve. The nation was wise enough to limit my time on active duty.

I married and raised two daughters. Following numerous entry level jobs, I found myself involved in radio and newspapering simultaneously. I worked and managed various local (back then AM) radio stations and was a rock jock on Orlando's' No. 1 station during the British Invasion. I ditched the radio for the more stable life of newspapering. A couple of weeklies led me to a 17 year career with the Orlando Sentinel. I started in advertising sales and ended up as a Personnel Manager. Later I left to start my own printing company from which I retired. Becoming bored, I went to work for the state as a Citrus Inspector for 7 years from which I really retired.

I didn't ski, golf or fish. I did cus, gamble and drink but you can't do that full time, and so I decided to travel. I was fortunate to visit about 13 foreign countries and numerous U. S. cities, New Orleans and London being favorites. I am preceded in death by my wife, (Paula) Elaine Phillians, brother Dan Phillians and brother Mike (Fred) Phillians. I leave behind a sister Linda Rigdon. Also left to presumably mourn are daughters Jennifer (Bill) Barningham and Karla (Tony) Hart, along with 3 grandsons (the L's) Liam, Logan, Lincoln and 1 granddaughter Peyton Hart. And my very special traveling companion, Laurie.