Ralph P. Phillips

On Tuesday, June 2nd, Ralph Patrick Phillips passed away peacefully at age 72, surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was born on February 13, 1948 in Brighton, MA. He proudly served during the Vietnam Conflict in the U.S. Army and worked 30 years for the telephone company, before retiring to the North Myrtle Beach area in 1999. Ralph enjoyed golfing in his retirement, was an avid Boston sports fan, and loved spending time with his family and many grandchildren.

Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Wadleigh Phillips, his mother, Eileen (Linnane) Phillips, his sister Janet Ballantine, and his brother John Phillips. He is survived by his wife Sue “Susie” (Joyner) Phillips, his brother Robert Phillips (and wife Karen), brother Lawrence Phillips, and sister, Eileen Nardone (and husband Ron). He is also survived by his three children, Michael Phillips (and wife Jodie), Amy Johnson (and husband Brett), Bryan Phillips (and wife Keri), step-children Kevin Ammons (and wife Wendi) and Jason Ammons, eleven grandchildren, Nate, Emily, Charlie, Ashley, Henry, Mary Kenyon, Aiden, Braden, Adelyn, Colin, and Holden, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5th, at one o’clock p.m. at First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach (200 Highway 17, S). A private burial will be held at a future date at Massachusetts National Cemetery.

A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.