William Phillips III

He & i got to know are way around the wholesale
clothes & shoe outlets on Roosevelt RD. IN 65-66 . BILL CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE OF VALUE AND MANHOOD....HE WAS A GOOD GUY {THE HIGHEST OF THE HIGH IN MY BOOK } c.w. tucson

I just learned Mr. Phillips passed last year. I was fortunate to have him as a mentor and teacher in 1966/67. He made such a difference in my life. He motivated me and led by example. One day when I was walking by his house he invited me in and we talked for a few minutes until he heard the crushing sounds of grinding trash. He stopped our conversation, walked to the refrigerator, pulled out a couple cans of Coke and hurried down the stairs to give two thirsty garbage collectors a...

Jenny,
I heard about your loss at church today. I am so sorry. Any loss is difficult but I hope you found happiness in the memories of others. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Peggy Kordas

Many of his former students wrote nice things about him. Comments at

http://empehi.blogspot.com/2015/02/william-phillips-iii-rest-in-peace.html

Jenny,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I remember all your funny stories about him. My heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.
May God bless,
Karen Hogan

I can remember so well the smiling face of young Bill as I played with him in grammar school at Burnside. Several years later I met up with again at Fenger. And many years later, we met here at The Villages, Florida. He never changed! A great guy..
My sympathies to the family.
Art Malacky

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark, Cheryl, Mark And Matt Merigold

How do you "thank" someone who takes you from 16 to 67...... when I was 16 he made me feel special... When I was 67 he made me feel special.....and every year in between...... that takes a very special person.........Mr Phillips "is" a special man and he lives on in each of us....... I was lucky to meet him at Morgan park h.s. he was new and I was new.......I was lucky to be with him at the end.... I told him how much he ment to me.....and to save me a spot in his heavenly foursome...... he...

Mr Phillips was my favorite and most memorable teacher. He was a kind, smart and funny man who I have thought of often over the years. My sympathies to his children and grandchildren.