Phillip Wayne Chavers

I wake up in the morning, And I look up to the sky. I wonder why he took you, before I said good-bye. I look up to the stars at night, and know you’re looking down. I’d like to think you’re proud of me, but I’m just stumbling around. I crawl in bed and close my eyes, and realize that you’re gone. Then comes the fears and then the tears, and life just seems so wrong. I glance up at the heavens, and I know you’re flying by. My Angel’s watching over me, I’m happy as I cry.

Phillip Wayne Chavers passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on August 20, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge. He was born on May 18, 1956, to John Beverly and Hazel Chavers.

He graduated from Live Oak High School in 1974. He started working as a heavy equipment operator in his early life. He ultimately ended up working for United Rentals Trench Safety Division until 2014. He absolutely adored being outside. He taught his children about life, fishing, hunting, and watching LSU football. He married the love of his life on August 29, 1986, just short of 39 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Bridgette Williams Chavers, son Bryan Stonecipher, and daughter Amanda Chavers Zalfen. He has 4 grandchildren who were his absolute heart: Anna, Abby, Andrew, and Bryson. He's also survived by his many, many friends.

He is proceeded is death by his parents, a niece, a nephew, a brother-in-law, and his mother-in-law Vernie McDowell Williams.

There will be a celebration of life the last Sunday in September. Exact details will be posted soon.