Phillip Daniel Ness was born on September 28, 1930, and later served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War era. His memorial identifies him as a Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and preserves that important chapter of his life. His service remains an honored part of his story.

Phillip was the brother of Florence “Flo” Ford and Robert H. Ness, both part of a family with a strong legacy of military service and remembrance. He died on January 28, 2007, at the age of seventy-six and was laid to rest at Holly Hill Veterans Cemetery, where his life, service, and place within the Ness family continue to be remembered.