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Ralph Phillips Obituary

Ralph Phlegar Phillips, 59, of Wytheville passed away Saturday October 25, 2008 at his home. He was born April 16, 1949. He was owner of R.P. Phillips & Company in Wytheville. He was preceded in death by his father Otho Phlegar "Preach" Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Regan Phillippi Phillips, special children, Leigh Beamer and Deacon Beamer; his mother, Margaret Hartsock "Dee" Phillips, of Wytheville; two brothers, Charles Phillips and wife Carolyn, of Wytheville, and Randy Phillips, of Wytheville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dick and Linda Phillippi; two sisters-in-law, Stacy Phillippi Beamer and husband Rusty, of Wytheville and Allison Phillippi Jones and husband Wally, of Raleigh, N.C.; brother-in-law, Grey Farthing and wife, Heather, of Columbia, S.C. Memorial service will be Wednesday 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grubb Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to Relay for Life Children's Walk Attn: Jean Lester, P. O. Box 958
Wytheville, Va., or to the Wythe County Rescue Squad P.O. Box 389 Wytheville Va., 24382. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home Wytheville.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2008.

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Leon & Kathy Moore

November 25, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. Ralph was such a great guy! Leon knew him when he worked with Diebold installing security equipment for banks and I met him when he put in our home security system. He even helped me hang curtain rods in our new house that day! His warm smile will be missed.

Eileen Phillips

October 30, 2008

I was shocked to hear of Ralph's passing and just wanted to say my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.

Mike Lefler

October 28, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God bring comfort to all.

It has been many years since I last saw Ralph, but I often think of our younger years and all the fond memories that each and everyone of us has of Ralph. He will be missed by all.

Art Davis

October 28, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during this difficult period.

Kenny and Louise Barnard

October 27, 2008

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. We have you in our prayers.

Joe Eldridge

October 27, 2008

May the memories of the good times comfort you at this time.

Vivian Smith McGowan

October 27, 2008

I have so many great memories of Ralph over the years. His heart was a big as his smile. He was a blessing to me and my children when we needed it the most. He will never be forgotten. May his family be comforted in this tragic loss.

Richard Martin

October 27, 2008

I will miss Ralph. I've know him for a long time. We did many things together in years past. He was a great guy. I'll always remember that grin and look.

Michelle Beck

October 27, 2008

Ralph was always such a treat to work with during the installation of our cameras, and was so helpful anytime we needed answers. His wonderful spirit will be greatly missed!

Angel James

October 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Feleesha Moran (Bayless Law Firm)

October 27, 2008

Kay and family. I am so sorry for your loss but you know that I will be thinking of you always.

Deedy Hurst

October 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have great memories of Ralph when we were in school.

Autumn Brown (Smith)

October 27, 2008

I knew Ralph many years ago as a family friend. He was always such a great guy and although I hadn't seen him in a very long time, I have many fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family friends.

Stephanie Smith Hevener

October 27, 2008

My mother, brought Ralph into our lives when I was very young. I was always excited to see his corvette pull up! Even though I have not seen him in over 20 years, I will always remember that smile when he would see us. Please know he is in my prayers.

Freda V Doss

October 27, 2008

Memories are so very precious and will carry you through this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.

The Woods and Mossbarger families

October 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry Maddox

October 27, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I met Ralph when he installed our camera system and he was always more than willing to help me when I had any problems. I wish his family the best in this time of sorrow.

Sandy K

October 27, 2008

How fast the years have slipped away but memories have not faded especially of you. You brought me roses when I was lonely and sad-you made me laugh and encouraged me to go out in the world and find something new and wonderful and I did. You came and went from my life through the years and each of those times when I needed you most. Rest well my friend-you will be missed but never forgotten. I thank you for being my friend.

Sam Kirby

October 26, 2008

My mother called to let me know of Ralph's passing & I was shocked to learn this. Thank goodness for that 40th reunion and what sadly turned out to be a last visit with Ralph and all the related memories of 40+ years ago. My best wishes and condolences to all of his family.

Sam

Tommy Price

October 26, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ralph. I know he fought a hard battle against his cancer. Remember seeing Ralph at our 40th Class Reunion in 2007 as if it was yesterday. Ralph's family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of saddness and sorrow.

Tommy Price

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