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Clyde Bryant Phillips, Jr. of Jackson, MS, age 94, passed away on September 27, 2014 at the Arbor Terrace facility in Athens, GA.
He was born in Como, MS on August 8, 1920, to the late Clyde Bryant Phillips Sr. and Jeffie Williams Phillips. Clyde graduated from Como High School and attended Mississippi State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served as a Naval Aviator in the Pacific theater during World War II. Upon returning from the war He was married to Leslie Elise Gammon in Como in 1946. They were members of the Como Methodist Church.
Clyde began a business career in Como as the proprietor of a service station. After joining the B. F. Goodrich Company in the mid fifties he served in assignments both at home and abroad in the Philippines, Japan and Australia. Clyde rose steadily through the ranks of the company to the position of Vice President before his retirement to Jackson, MS in 1983.
Clyde and Leslie were members of the Mississippi Seniors Golf Association and the Christ Methodist Church in Jackson.
Clyde was preceded in death by his sister Maude Phillips Fant of Sardis, MS. He was survived by his wife Leslie; sons Clyde Bryant Phillips III of Melbourne, FL and William Leslie Phillips of Greenville, SC; daughter Sally Phillips Buffington of Madison, GA; brother Perry Eugene Phillips of Jackson, MS; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Madison, GA, on Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 followed by interment of ashes at the Friendship Cemetery in Como, MS on Saturday, October 18th. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Como United Methodist Church, PO Box 277, Como, MS 38619.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge or arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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October 11, 2014
Dear Leslie,
I was so deeply saddened to learn of Clyde's passing.
I know that your devoted family and dear friends will be there in this time of need.
You and Clyde are what great love stories are made of. From your remarkable children, and their offsprings, to the many adventures that you shared, you exemplified the meaning of true love.
May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Mary Lynn (Strady) De Laurentis
October 11, 2014
Dear Leslie,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Clyde's death. I know your devoted family and friends will be there in this most difficult time.
I have always believed that the innocents (children and animals) instinctively know a genuine and kind heart. I hope you recall that my beloved Malamute Rutherford couldn't keep from loving your husband anytime Clyde was around.
That kindness and genuineness is the special gift both you and Clyde share. Your love story together is truly what great romances are made of.
You both will (and always have been) special to me. I want you to know that my condolences, prayers and most sincere wishes for your peace and comfort are with you always.
Mary Lynn Strady
October 1, 2014
Miss Leslie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish the memories of the fun times we had in Madison. Think of you often.
Love you,
Jo Byrd- Oxford,MS
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
October 1, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sherrye LaCour
September 30, 2014
Such a lovely man...I know he will be deeply missed. May God's love bring you comfort and peace.
September 30, 2014
May you find comfort from God
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