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Robert Weldon Phillips, 65, died September 17, 2012 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. He was born on December 11, 1946 to Weldon "Stoney" Phillips and Rosina Lee Phillips. Robert graduated with a Masters Degree from Texas State University, served in the U.S. Army, and was an avid fisherman. He retired from the Texas Water Commission in 1992.
Robert will be sadly missed by his four daughters, Noel Laake, Ginger Truitt, Cathy Starnes, and Sandy Dyson; two sisters, Nina Persohn, and Rae Koehn; grandchildren, Page and Thad Becton and Jacob and Connor Truitt.
A Celebration Gathering was held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 22, 2012 in the Nature Garden at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to be made in Robert's memory to The National Parkinson Foundation.
Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.
Arrangements under the care of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas 78749, (512) 892-1172.
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September 25, 2012
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF BROTHER AND FATHER .. YOUR SHADE TREE FAMILY... KAREN SEIDENBERGER
September 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers going out to the family. Robert's mom was my third grade teacher in Pasadena in the mid 50's.....always remember her speaking of Robert. Keep the faith
Jeanie McNally Jordan
Johnny Parker
September 24, 2012
Nina
I am sorry for your loss. It has been awhile.
September 22, 2012
Ginger, Kathy, and Sandy - I just wanted to extend to you girls my sympathy and for you all to know I am thinking about you in this sad time. Take care, Wanda Henry (& family)
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Col George O Lewis, USAF (Ret)
September 22, 2012
Thank you, Robert, for your service to our country.
Maria Villanueva
September 21, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I will miss him. I am very glad that I met and got to know him.
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