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December 28, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Rick at Highlands, and he was a very special person. He was kind and patient, and I know the good Lord is taking good care of him. God Bless!
Debbie Dishman (Bristol,Va.)
Lindsay Phillips
December 25, 2009
I was very saddened tro hear that Rick had passed away. I was a patient of his and in all my years he was the only person who truly ever understood me. I feel like I have lost a very good friend and a person who gave so much of his life to the mental health community. People like him only come around once in a lifetime and he will be greatly missed!
Dr. Gayle Kite
December 22, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Sandra,Lisa and all family members I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Rick was my friend, we sure missed him when he moved to Virginia but we spent many times having fun together and he was a great colleague, my condolences to you all, he was a great person and this is a sad loss.
Velma Mays
December 22, 2009
Lisa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Angela Eades
December 18, 2009
I am so sorry to see this. I had no idea that Rick had passed. I worked with him at Highlands CSB and he was the most caring and patient person dealing with our clients. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
issac close
December 17, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Issac close
December 17, 2009
To The Phillips Family
We are very sorry to hear of your loss he was my doctor for 2 years and helped me alot we know that god will pull you through this diffcult time and hope that you have a blessed day Issac And Bertha Close
December 17, 2009
Mr.& Mrs.Phillips,Sandra & Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss,I had no idea of his passing,May God give you the strengh and comfort to pull you through this difficult time. Love you all,Paul,Phyllis,Thomas,Paul jr.& Jeremiah Denton
DORIS COOK
December 17, 2009
DEAR PHILLIPS FAMILY
I"M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNEW RICKY HE WAS ALWAYS SO AND GENTLE AS MY DR AND HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND.
YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS DORIS COOK {CHILHOWIE VA }
Terry Ashe
December 17, 2009
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Bland
December 17, 2009
Dear Phillips family, I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ricky's passing. I, like Sharon Crowe (Dupont) went to school with Ricky, rode the bus with him, graduated with him, played smear football with him, Danny Moody, my cousin Lorie and the rest of the Goose Creek gang.I took care of his grand-father at Cambridge house for a while. I always admired him and had a secret crush on him...May the LORD JESUS comfort your hearts and give you HIS peace. Cindy (Sourbeer) Bland
Connie Bird
December 16, 2009
Sandra ,Bobby and family, So sorry to her about your brother. My prayers are with you. Love you Sandra, Connie Bird
Janet Rose
December 16, 2009
I would like to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Ricky. He was my daughters doctor and one of the nicest people i have ever met. May God be with your family through this heartbreaking time. Ricky will be missed terribly. Janet Rose and Tasha Little
December 16, 2009
I only knew Rick in a professional capacity, but I was always so impressed with his sweet nature and the way he worked so well with the children he saw at Highlands. As warm as he was in a professional capacity, I am sure he will be sorely missed by his family. My heartfelt condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Sandra and Lisa and to all family members. - Susan Lindsey
Susan Lindsey
December 16, 2009
I only knew Rick in a professional capacity, but I was always so impressed with his sweet nature and the way he worked so well with the children he saw at Highlands. As warm as he was in a professional capacity, I am sure he will be sorely missed by his family. My heartfelt condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Sandra and Lisa and to all family members. - Susan Lindsey
December 16, 2009
All of our prayers are with you and your family.We loved Rick (all of my kids loved to go and see him) he cared so much about people. I am sure in this time all you need is him back but God will take really good care of him...
he was a true blessing.
Mr.&Mrs.Williams
December 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time. It has been an honor working with Rick, he always had a smile on his face and made sure that he spoke to everyone he came into contact with. There are no words that could express how much Rick will be missed. May God bring you all comfort and peace.
Judy Worley-Body
December 15, 2009
Dear Betty, Elmer and Girls, We are devastated by the loss of your son, Ricky. He was a wonderful son and brother. Any parent would have been proud to have Ricky for a son. God bless you and give you the strength to carry on. We loved and respected Ricky and the way he lived his life, always in service of others. Love all of you and thinking of you constantly. Judy Worley Body and Peter Body.
Michael & Donna Brewer
December 15, 2009
Ricky was our children's Dr and we all thought he was a great person and Dr. Our kids loved it when they got to go see Dr. Rick he always treated them with kindness and they thougth there was noone like him. they was very upset when i told them of his passing. You all are in our thougths and prayers Ricky will be Greatly missed.
SPC Michael,Donna, Shelby, Michael Allen and James Brewer
Danny, Louetta, Canter & Charles Millard
December 15, 2009
Betty, Elmer, Sandra, & Lisa,
I am so very sorry to hear about Ricky's death. It is so sad that we don't keep in more contact with our families, with all of life's fast pace. I am sure Ms. Sadie will take good care of him until you all meet again. May God Bless each and everyone of you and comfort you during this time. If there is anything that we can do for you PLEASE let us know....
Bob Quinn
December 15, 2009
Elmer, Betty, Sandra, Lisa and Families
It was most upsetting to hear the news of Ricky's passing. I had no idea he was back in town and feel so upset we didn't connect last summer while we were in town. Life is too short!!! Our deepest sympathy to you all and know you are all in our prayers.
Love Always,
The Quinn's
James & Vickie Hensley, Orras
December 15, 2009
Mr.& Mrs. Phillips, Sandra,& Lisa,
We are very sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Peace of God be with you now and always.
Glenda Arnold
December 15, 2009
Rick was my sons doctor my family and I thought he was a great person,and we will miss him greatly.words can't explain how my family and I felt about him.He was one of a kind,and we so sorry
Richard Holbrook
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and sorrow.. May God bring you peace and comfort.. Richard Holbrook Highlands Security
Robin Rush
December 15, 2009
Elmer,Betty,Sandra,and Lisa, I'm so sorry for Rick's death. We will keep you all in our prayers,and pray for comfort and peace for you all. Love you all. Bill and Robin Rush
Janet Ingle Statzer
December 15, 2009
Sandra and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Please call on us for anything we can do to help. May God hold you especially close during this difficult time and comfort and guide you as only He can. All our love and prayers,
Luke, Janet, Steven and Paige Statzer
Jack and Jean Ingle
Dee Ingle, Shea, Sierra and Dallas
cindy hutton
December 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Samantha Vicars
December 15, 2009
Sandra and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. We will keep you in our prayers. If you need anything please let us know. We love you.
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this hard time. Words can't express how much Rick will be missed. It has been a pleasure working with him over the past year. I hold many memories of Rick, he will live forever in my heart.
Love& Prayers,
Kimberley Arnold (Abingdon, VA)
Gwen Countiss
December 15, 2009
No words can express our sorrow. I will always remember our times together growing up, especially all our camping experiences. Praying that your special memories will get you through, and God will give you peace and comfort in days to come. Love, Gwen & Greg
Sharon Crowe (Dupont)
December 15, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Ricky's death. I was ahead of Ricky in school and road the bus with him. I always enjoyed our talks. I will keep your family in my prayers.
marty Grizzle
December 15, 2009
Ricky thanks for every thing you have done foe me.i will never forget you. you will be in my heart forever.You helped me so much when i had my breakdown. I could never thank you enough. Highlands will never be the same. May god bless you and your family.your friend. Marty Grizzle. We will meet again some day
Mary Shaffer
December 15, 2009
I am so sad to hear of Ricky's passing. We attended Battle together and I enjoyed his laughter and friendship. May God bless his family.
Mary Dolinger Shaffer
Shelia Combs
December 15, 2009
It was an honor to know and work with Ricky. May God bring you comfort.
December 15, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May God help you through these troubled times.
Benhams Head Start Staff
Tina Mayne Richards
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Salyer
December 15, 2009
To the Phillips Family,
So sorry to hear about Ricky. It was such a shock. May God pull you close and put His loving arms around you during this difficult time. He will provide you with the comfort you need. You are in my prayers.
Debbie (Jackson) Salyer
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