Passed away at the age of 93.
Basil was born on February 2, 1926 to Edward and Laura (Gregory) Phillips. He was raised
in the San Augustine County. He joined the Army; after leaving the Army, he was employed with
A T & T where he retired with 35 years of service.
On September 4, 1954, he married Wanda Ruth Williams. He was the proud Dad of Robert and
Linda Phillips and then when he married Wanda, they had Diana, Charles and Billy. Later in life they
went on to raise their Granddaughter, Robin. Basil loved to garden. In the summer he would love to
travel to Oregon to visit his brother and get out of the Texas heat. Every morning he would drive 23
miles one way, to his favorite restaurant to have breakfast. He was a celebrity there.
Basil was preceded in death by his Father, Edward, and his Mother, Laura. He was also preceded by
his wife, Wanda, daughter, Diana and 3 Brothers, Jimmy, Doug and William (Bobby). His Granddaughter,
Brittany also.
He is survived by his 4 children, Robert and wife, Kyra Phillips of Rockwall.
Calvin and Linda O'Glee of Rockwall, His Sister, Irine Byrd, and Brothers Cecil Phillips
and Linwood Phillips. He was a Grandfather to 8 Grandchildren and Great Grandfather to
8 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, TX. Wednesday April 24, 2019
at 2:00 PM. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM.
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