Robert "Wayne"-Phillips-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

Robert "Wayne" Phillips

Aug 2, 1949 - Oct 22, 2025

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Wayne was a good man and will be missed. John and Brenda Cutler.

Robert was a great help in recognizing his co-workers at DuPont. This says a lot that he obviously felt gratitude in having others gain.

My dad & i worked with Wayne at the Cape Fear plant for 30 plus years. Great guy. I really liked Wayne and he always had a way of keeping you honest.

Mr. Wayne Phillips was an amazing knowledgeable historical guide for Nathan and myself while we were visiting Philly. He didn't even live there, we were all visiting Kelly and her family. He always made our visits even more enjoyable, whether it was to his home (with the impressive Coca Cola collection), or Kelly's, or Robert's. He will be missed.

I had the chance to work with Wayne at DuPont at Cape Fear, near Wilmington. He was a person that wanted to have things done without any mistakes. He was a good person and was liked by most of the people there. He liked being through on whatever the was doing. I would call him a good friend.
To the family I know that he will be missed greatly. He talked about his family often. Told me a story about having the opportunity to go on a submarine, which was a real interesting story.
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We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Worked with Wayne many years at DuPont, and then ‘second’ careers at Chesterton. Shared many conversations with him about family, faith, and Gods plan for us all. Ms. Doris, Wayne will welcome you at heaven’s gate when your time comes! I’m gonna miss my friend.

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Robert Wayne Phillips, “Wayne,” passed away in Hampstead on October 22, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Greenville, SC on August 2, 1949; son of the late Thomas Jerry Phillips and Helen Irene Summers.Wayne enjoyed working in his yard, especially caring for his camellias and...

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