He was born April 3, 1923 in Fort Douglas, AR. to the late Jesse and Susie Maggard Phillips.
On September 15, 1945 in Lamar, AR. he married Thelma Irene Breedlove Phillips who preceded him in death on July 1, 2016.
He was a member of Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston, MO. He served in the United States Army during WWII.
Survivors include two daughters and two sons-in-law, Melody (Harold) Luscombe of Paducah, KY., Terri (Steven) Bishop of Dexter, MO.; one sister, Ollie Henson of Wichita, KS.; two grandsons, Jason (Beverly) Luscombe and Joshua (Jonalyn) Luscombe of Melber, KY.; three great-grandchildren, Hailey Luscombe, Jaden Luscombe and Jessie Luscombe.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Erica Gentry; three brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Monday November 25, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston, MO. Keith Olbricht and Joshua Luscombe, officiating.
Interment will be held on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, MO. with military honors.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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