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Elwood Phillips Obituary
PLEASANTVILLE: Elwood "Woodie" R. Phillips Jr. 81, of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. Woodie was born December. 5, 1932, in Baltimore, Ohio the son of the late Elwood Sr. and Inez Phillips.
Woodie graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1950. He married Nancy E. Phillips and they have lived in Pleasantville, Oh for nearly 40 years. Woodie served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Phillips Electric Inc. He was an electrical contractor for fifty years. Woodies passion was singing and performing. He was the founder and lead singer of the Woodie Phillips Show and also The Log Train Band. He was a member of the Rushville Lions Club, Baltimore VFW Post 3761 and the Lancaster AMVETS. Woodie is survived by his wife, Nancy E. Phillips; son, Michael R. (Michele) Phillips of Pleasantville, Ohio; daughters, Rhonda R. Phillips of Baltimore, Ohio and Resha (Daniel) Paumier of Carroll, Ohio; step-son, Richard Blauser of Baltimore, Ohio; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and brother, David (Peggy) Phillips of Lexington, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL AND CREMATORY, 207 S. MAIN ST., BALTIMORE, OHIO 43105 with Pastor Bill Hargett officiating. Caring Cremation® to follow the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore, Ohio at a later date. Friends may visit Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the South East Ohio Sight Center, 358 Lincoln Avenue Unit A, Lancaster, OH 43130.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elwood Phillips
Jeff “Hunter” Dickerson
January 6, 2021
I always enjoyed seeing and hearing Woody perform.
January 15, 2014
My Dear Nancy:
My heart go's out to you. I won't say I understand your lost I don't my heart hurts for you so I love you. You and Woodie was a bright moment in my lift and I thank you. It kills me you are hurting right now in this way. Just know you are in my prayers and we know that your Woodie is with our dear Lord hands. I love you and will forever miss you your ex-employee Sandy B
January 15, 2014
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing, Mike. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and love always.
Lisa Thompson
January 14, 2014
Nancy, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.
Cassandra Renfroe (Bieber)
January 14, 2014
Nancy and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful man. My prayers are with you.
Margaret Blackston-Hughes
January 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss! Woodie and you have always been family to me. I know I have not seen or talk to you for awhile but I have a lot of fond memories. My heart truly does grieve. If you need anything let me know I will do my best to help. I am sorry I was unable to attend tonight. I recently had foot surgery and unable to stand in line. I know there will be a long line this evening. You,Mike,Michele, Rhonda and Zac are all in my prayers. Sending all of you many hugs. I miss you!
Kurt
January 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I'm sorry that I am unable stop in and express condolences in person. May God's peace be with you.
Tina Van Gundy
January 14, 2014
Nancy so sorry for your lose...if you need anything you have my number....bless you..
chanin tate
January 13, 2014
my god be with you all. i will miss you. chanin tate (bob pickens daughter)
Amy hosom
January 13, 2014
What an amazing man. you will be missed
Carri McCandlish
January 13, 2014
Nancy, I am so sorry to read that Woodie passed. Hugs and prayers for you and your family!
Jeff Hunter
January 13, 2014
Mrs. Phillips and Family,
While working for K95 FM, I had the pleasure of working with Woody on several occasions. I am so sorry for your loss. Truly, he was a great man. Please share my thoughts and prayers with Rhonda, and the rest of the family.
God bless.
Dick and Brenda Kilbarger
January 13, 2014
We knew Woodie for many, many years! He was a "blast from the past" when we saw that he had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and know that he is with all of us in our hearts!
Darlene and Amy Farrenholz
January 13, 2014
What a sad day. My love and prayers to the whole family. I'll miss how Woodie loved to remind me of how I saved his life one stormy afternoon at a family reunion when I helped him hold down a canopy that was being blown away by the wind. His kindness and caring for Amy when she and he sang a little karaoke together. Memories that will last forever.
Linda Ballinger
January 13, 2014
Nancy .... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time. Know we are thinking of you. Love Always Linda Ballinger Daniel and James
Michael Phillips
January 13, 2014
Michael Phillips
January 13, 2014
Michael Phillips
January 13, 2014
Brian Jr, Heather, Brian III, Clayton and Hannah Ray
January 13, 2014
Nancy, Mike and Michelle the Ray family is so sorry for your loss. Woddie was a great man and will live on in your hearts forevermore. You all will be in our prayers.
Anna Daubenmire Robert Martin
January 13, 2014
Nancy;
So sorry to hear of your loss. We didn't know Woody really well, but had seen him at Olivedale and other places around Lancaster. It was plain to all that he was tallented and loved what he did. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Rose Russell
January 13, 2014
Dear Nancy, our hearts are breaking with the news of Woodie's passing for you and your family. Woodie was one of a kind! Mike and I were so honored that Woodie & his band entertained us at Mike's Birthday Party in August. Everyone had such a great time as did Woodie. He truly loved his music and his love for you was boundless and for his family. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers at this time.
Love Mike Pidcock & Rose Russell
Mike and Kris Leac
January 13, 2014
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy from your Walden Pond neighbors...
Mark Woltz
January 12, 2014
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. Woody was one of the nicest people I ever had the privilege of knowing. I very much enjoyed playing on stage with him and will remember and miss him often.
January 12, 2014
Nancy Thinking of you on this sad day. My prayers go out to you and your family. Mollie Holt
Rick & Cathie Green
January 12, 2014
Nancy & family, so sorry to hear of Woody's passing. He was a good man and will be missed by so many. We remember the co picnics you had at your house & the baseball games,LOL. Rick is so greatful to Woody for giving him his start in electric. We have very fond memories of Woody & you. Prayers go out to you & yours!
January 12, 2014
Woody will forever have a special place in our hearts. We enjoyed being on the job with him over the years. We always told him that he was the "best blind electrician we'd ever met"! More recently we loved seeing his face light up while performing. That karaoke machine was the best gift you ever bought him, Nancy!! Woody touched so many lives and will be missed by us all. Rock on, Woody!
Chris and Shelley Rohr
Rohr Quality Carpentry & Construction
Misti (George) Sciacca
January 12, 2014
You will be missed, our friend. Mikey, Rhonda and Resha, our condolences. Also from the Docs and staff at Whetstone Medical Clinic
Rebecca Totman
January 12, 2014
Words cannot describe the heartache we feeling over the loss of our Dear and wonderful Uncle Woodie. We was truly one of a kind, and will be sorely missed. Our Love and prayers to Aunt Nancy, Michael and Michele, we love you all so very much. Rebecca and Jeremy
jeff and lynn henderson
January 12, 2014
Nancy so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers
Rhonda Frank
January 12, 2014
Mrs. Phillips my deepest sympathy at the loss of your amazing husband. I was very honored to have seen him play so many times, but more so by being able to worship with you guys. The last time we saw him perform was at the Pleasantville Park and as always he was an amazing showman. Just wanted to let you know that he was much loved by many.
Sheri Gibson-Ricker
January 12, 2014
Play on with the angels Woody as you soar with the eagles
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