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Billy Phillips Obituary

PHILLIPS, BILLY GRAY, June 9, 1936 - June 6, 2011 Bill Phillips, 74, passed away peacefully on June 6th at Countryside Healthcare Center, Palm Harbor, Florida, after suffering the ravages of Alzheimer's disease for several years. Bill and his wife, Maria, were longtime residents of Orlando, while Bill pursued a career as Aviation Safety Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration based in Orlando. Bill and Maria helped found the Unity Church of Ocoee - Bill as a deacon and usher, and Maria with her musical and baking talents. Bill was also a member of Toastmasters International and was a fine speaker and charming raconteur. Bill is survived by his wife, Maria, now in Auburn, Maine; his sister, Marie
Holcombe of Mars Hill; his brother Robert and wife Edna of Rock Hill, NC; brother Charles and wife June of Easley, SC; and brother, Larry McLaughlin of Asheville, NC; step-daughter, Kathie Leonard and husband Stephen Lunt of Auburn, Maine; and step-son Jeffrey Merrill and wife Debbie, of Stevensville, Michigan. Funeral services will be private.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jun. 9, 2011.

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Billy and Maria were such a source of light for me. I went to the Unity church in Orlando when I was going through a difficult time of my life. Billy always came up to me with a smile on his face, as did Maria. The two of them never failed to say, "Hello" to me, and I often sat with them at church. When they were there, I never felt alone. So Billy, bless you for the many kindnesses that most people don't even know about. You were a blessing. Peace, Eugenia Stefan

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