Family, Friends to Honor Trey Phillips

The Gwinnett community will begin official remembrances of Trey Phillips Monday afternoon.

A resident of Lawrenceville, Phillips, 43, was a lawyer in Lawrenceville and an Army Veteran.

Phillips died after a car struck him while he was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on SR 316 near Boggs Road Friday afternoon. According to a police report, the driver of a Chevy Cavalier was driving on the westbound side of 316 when she lost control and struck the guardrail. Her car continued onto the eastbound side and struck Phillips. He was taken to where he later died. The driver also suffered serious injuries and was taken to Gwinnett Med.

Gwinnett County Police Department's Cpl. Edwin Ritter said the crash is still under investigation and charges are pending.

Family and friends of Phillips announced on Facebook that they will file a last motion for Phillips at the Monday at 1:30pm in Courtroom 3D. 

Visitation hours for Phillips will be Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. A full military funeral will take place Thursday at 11am, also at Tom M. Wages. Phillips will be buried at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with Military Honors.

Contributions to the Canine Pet Rescue may be made in Trey Phillips' honor. Donations may be mailed to Canine Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 248, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 or you may call 1-855-HELPGSDS for more information.

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