Born November 11, 1967, in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Phillip Earl Rooke, Sr. and Edith Moore Rooke.
Phillip was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School.
A welder by trade, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, and was a member of the Dixie Devils Motorcycle Club.
He loved babies and his dog, Mason; he also was a loving and supportive care giver for his father, Earl.
In addition to his father, Phillip is survived by his companion, Phyllis Moody; his daughter, Anna Rae Woodruff; brother, Quentin Chip Ryder and wife Glenda; granddaughter, Alexis, and an expected granddaughter; nieces, Tonya (Jay) Ricks, Monica (Danny) Hall, Sherri Ryder, Beth (William) Phipps; great nieces and nephews; and favorite cousin, Lynn Moore Joyner. His mother preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service from 3 - 5 pm Sunday.
The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Monday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
