Robert Lee "Bob" Phillips, Sr.
1944 - 2019
Robert Lee "Bob" Phillips, Sr.
1944 - 2019
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1944
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2019
Robert "Bob" Phillips, Sr. Obituary
Funeral service for Robert Lee “Bob” Phillips, Sr., 75, of West Columbia will be 11:00 AM on Friday, March 22, 2019 at First Missionary Baptist Church, 146 S 18th Street, West Columbia, Texas 77486 where Rev. C. E. Richardson, Jr. is Pastor and Officiator.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at E. Viola & Son Funeral Home in West Columbia.
Robert was born on January 6, 1944 in East Columbia to Jim Phillips and Alice (Davis) Phillips and passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Houston.
“Bob” was reared in West Columbia and attended Charlie Brown School. He worked at Phillips 66 Refinery Sweeny Complex for many years until he retired. His kind and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Lee Phillips, Jr.; seven sisters, Ella Ray Jones, Betty Hawkins, Loucresa Eason, Hazel Slaughter, Mary Jane Phillips, Lily Bell King and Marie Collier
Left to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Eva Mae Phillips; one daughter, Felicia Phillips; one granddaughter, Mercedes Davidson; three grandsons, Robert Phillips, III, DeShawn Godly and Darmond Phillips; one brother, Roy Phillips; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Phillips; a special nephew, William “Bo” Jones as well a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
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Ashley
March 30, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the comfort from God and all your precious memories fill your heart with love today, tomorrow and always.
A.Meredith
March 23, 2019
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to your family.
NANCY PHILLIPS
March 21, 2019
He was awesome grandfather to little Robert III, we will miss you dearly, one day we will reunite again
Norma Perez
March 20, 2019
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to your family. As you reflect on cherished memories, may you find comfort and hope found at John 6: 40.
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A W
March 20, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10
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