I was born to the union of Raymond, Sr. and Evelyn (nee' Thomas) Phoenix, September 8, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio. I was the third eldest of ten children. I was also blessed to have the honor of Don Williams as my father and Emma Phoenix as my mother.

My elementary education was received in the Cincinnati Public School System. I attended and graduated from Aiken High School in 1975. While at Aiken, I majored in Dry Cleaning.

After High School, I served my country by joining the military branch of the Army and received an honorable discharge.

I had many passions, first and foremost, serving my God. I accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was baptized. I joined the Inspirational Bible Church (formerly Inspirational Baptist Church) under the leadership of Bishop Victor S. Couzens, Sr., and while at Inspirational, I served on the Usher, Men's and Missionary Ministries, and was the Usher Ministry President.

After the military, I held several jobs. My biggest accomplishment was working for Rosemont Industries for fifteen years as a manager until the company disbanded. I was later employed by Queen City Barrel, Value City, and several Nursing Home establishments. And moving forward, I was employed for three years with Safeguard Security as a Security Guard stationed at City Hall for the City of Cincinnati for three years. After my contract ended, I was hired by the City of Cincinnati, Department of Public Services as a Municipal Worker for a short period, working on permanency until my employment ended due to injury.

I was known for dressing up in my best. I had to be sharp with my hats, shoes, suits, and my Bengals gear. And all who knew me, knew how Reggie Phoenix was coming, and y'all sitting here now saying, he casket sharp! I also loved dancing, playing cards, watching westerns, and just enjoying family, friends, and anyone I greeted.

After a lengthy illness, God said son, it's time to begin your new journey and on May 30, 2025, my journey began, leaving my loving and devoted wife of 18 years Marquitta, my beautiful daughters, Chakita Furr, Tawana Rozier, Maria Moore, Amber Huntley (Jon), Raylynn Phoenix, and Saryah Mack. My handsome sons: Antwan Fairbanks, Sr., Reginald Phoenix, Jr., Terrell Phoenix, Sr., 9 granddaughters: Dre'Yana, Teraja, Zoriah, Maraysha, Myasia, Mariah, Mariahna, Janiah, and Kameron. 14 grandsons: Maliek, Josiah, Eddie, Myrick, Maurion, Adonijah, Messiah, Mylen, Antwon, Jr., Anteus, Andrell, Mohamed, Terrell, Jr., and Tevon, in addition to 10 great-grandchildren.

The first woman who loved me, my mother Evelyn Phoenix, my praying father Raymond, Sr. (Emma), my sisters Beverly Fowler, Melinda Scott, Karen Kindell, Cynthia Rivers, Blanche Thompson, Edie Anderson, Michelle and Angela Turner, Mara Wiliams, Marlinda Walker, Marsha Huntley, Patricia Alston and Deliah Vaughn.  My brothers: Raymond, Jr., James Phoenix, Clarence Phoenix, Sr., Artakia Rivers Sr., Antonio Scott, Darion Fowler, Anthony Turner, and Ricky Mayfield. two aunts, Katherine Hill and Florenza Smith, and one uncle, Vernon Thomas (Billie Jean). My nieces, nephews, and cousins. Best Friends: Anthony Long, Anthony Washington, Jesse Smith, Kevin Shepard, William Humphrey, Terry Rogers, Patrick Terry, and Willie Griffin. My extended family, the Clays, Middlebrooks, Solomons, Huntleys, Whites, and the IBC Family, in addition to other friends and acquaintances.

This journey has me joining my sisters, Crystal and Regina Phoenix, Father Don Williams, brother David Kindell, great-niece, Sha'Liya Phoenix, and great-nephew, Jy'aire Roland, my grandparents, aunts, uncles, other family, and friends.

Visitation is from 9:30 am until 11:00 am, on  Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Inspirational Bible Church (Formerly James Temple COGIC), 1116 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.

Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Phoenix family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.