Robert W. Phillips

Robert W. Phillips obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Robert W. Phillips

Robert Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2012.
Robert W. Phillips, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Fort Wayne. Born in Michigan City, IN, Bob graduated from Purdue University and was a superintendent of building and construction with AEP for 38 years, retiring in 1983. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and member of the Professional Engineers Association. He enjoyed golfing, music and all sports. Surviving are his loving wife of 66 years Bernice Phillips of Fort Wayne, daughters, Candy (Jack) Caster of Columbia City, and Debbie (Tom) Miller of Cromwell, grandchildren, Stacy, Scott and Flemming and great-grandchildren, Zoe and Danny. Graveside service is 3 pm, Friday May 25, 2012 at Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 W. Main Street with Rev. Frank Sitcler officiating. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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Cindy Clark

May 24, 2012

Please accept my sympathy in the death of your husband/father/grandfather. I worked with Mr. Phillips for ten years at I&M. He loved swimming! He was always kind to others, taught me about point tucking, and I never heard him say a mean thing about anyone.

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4017 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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