Mr. Phillips was born in Liberty, SC on December 30, 1943 to the late R.M. and Elizabeth Rooker Phillips. He retired from AT&T as an engineer and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Mr. Phillips was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, a member of the Bates Masonic Lodge #189 A.F.M, and a Hejaz Shriner.
In addition to his loving wife, Mr. Phillips is survived by two sons: Neil Phillips of Easley and Charles "Chuck" Hayes of Pickens; two daughters: Pamela Wilson of Simpsonville and Conna Craig (Jimmy) of Pickens; a sister: JoAnne Ducker (Charles) of Berea; seven grandchildren: Savanah (Christian), Sabrina, Becky (Chad), Libby (Randy), Jennifer (Matthew), Hannah, and Jonah; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Franklin Wilson; and a sister: Dorothy Bradberry.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, prior to the service, at the Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with entombment to follow in the Mausoleum at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society via their website at www.donate.cancer.org.
II Timothy 4:7 - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
"Your life was a blessing, your memories are a treasure, you are missed beyond words, and loved beyond measure" - the family of Mr. Phillips.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
