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McKinley PHILLIPS Obituary
He was born April 17, 1933, in Newport News, Va., and was educated in the Newport News Public School System. He then served in the U.S. Army where he received the Purple Heart Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars, the Occupational Medal (Germany), and The National Defense Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Pauline Jones-Phillips and Mr. Edgar Phillips; his sister, Catherine Anderson; and two brothers, Edward Phillips and Eugene Phillips.
McKinley was a member of the United House of Prayer for All People.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma McBride Phillips; three daughters, Judy Mitchell (Elder Ernest Mitchell) of Washington, D.C., Catherine A. Burrell (Raymond) of Hampton, and R. Lorraine King (Elder Eldeen King) of Long Island, N.Y.; four sons, Calvin McCargo (Sharon) of Maryland, McKinley R. Phillips Jr. of Hampton, Robert B. Phillips, and Darrell R. Phillips, both of Silver Spring, Md.; one sister, Linda Phillips of Hampton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the United House of Prayer for all People, 1811 Ivy Ave., Newport News. Viewing will be held at the church from 1 to 6 p.m. today. Interment, with military honors, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Hampton Memorial Gardens .
Arrangements entrusted to Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Emerald Baucum
December 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pecolia Coppedge
December 7, 2009
Thelma,
I sorry I missed the funeral, I was out of town. I will be by to see you, I will call first.
With Love,
Coppedge
December 6, 2009
Thelma,
My prayers are with you and the family.. I love you very much.
Love Timeka and Keith Morrison
Edward & Laura Brown
December 6, 2009
Thelma, so sorry to hear of the death of your husband and best friend; may the love of God sustain and keep you in His care. You and family are in our prayers.
Laura (Tee) & Edward Brown, Baltimore, MD.
Trudy Schumpert
December 4, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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