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THIRSTON SAVOY PHILLIPS
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Phil on November 27, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Shirley Diane Morrow; three children, Phyllis Wolff, Thirston, Jr., and Jeffrey; nine grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Born November 13, 1936, Phil was blessed with 82 years of a wonderful life which we thank him for sharing with us.Services will be held March 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Old Post Chapel located at Ft. Myer. Burial with honors to follow in Arlington National Cemetery. www.fairfaxmemorialfuneralhome.com
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Joshua Phillips
March 19, 2019
Thirston will be truly missed, he became such a dear friend over the years chasing our crazy family history together and I owe him a great debt for helping me get my professional career kicked off, I will miss our chats.
Annette Williams
March 16, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in the coming days.
Susan Yawn
March 14, 2019
Although you and I never got to spend very much time together, you were the best daddy to my sweet, forever friend, Phyllis(and to her precious brothers)! For that, you will always hold a very special place in my heart! Rest in peace, sweet man, and save us all a place at the table, in heaven!
Jeffrey Phillips
March 13, 2019
There are not enough pens and paper in the world that could contain my thoughts and memories of the greatest man of my life. Dad, you are the essence of what a real man is. You demonstrated it in every aspect of living. You was an American hero that never flinched at any responsibility. But, more important to me, you was my hero. You saved my life by being the best friend I ever had. Even though you should have, you never gave up on me and was there beside me every step of the way. When all had abandoned and given up, you remained standing beside me strong ever displaying what a real man is. I love you more than you ever knew and miss you so much every day. My prayer today is that I become half the man that you was.
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