T. Ashton Phillips

T. Ashton Phillips

T. Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 25, 2006.
CHARLESTON— T. Ashton Phillips, 67, of Charleston, husband of LaVonne Nalley Phillips died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. Ashton Phillips are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, May 26, at St. Philips Episcopal Church. Interment, St. Philips Churchyard. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Church. Please make memorial contributions to either the Rectors Discretionary Fund St. Philips Episcopal Church, 142 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401 or to Water Missions International PO Box 31259 Charleston, SC 29417. Mr. Phillips was born on December 27, 1938 in Lynchburg, a son of Clarence Ernest Phillips and Phronie Dennis Phillips. He graduated from Clemson University and was Chairman and Co-Founder of Carolina Eastern Inc. Mr. Phillips was a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church, S.C. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Carolina Yacht Club, Yeamans Hall Club, S.C. Agricultural Society, The Charleston Club, The Oakland Club, The Hibernian Society and the New England Society. He served as Chairman of the USDA Farm Service Agency of South Carolina, and on the Board of Visitors of Clemson University and received the Distinguished Agricultural Alumni Award. Mr. Phillips also served on the board of Porter Gaud School, Cypress Gardens, The Calhoun College and Honors College of Clemson University and was one of the six original founders of the Sumter County Commission for Higher Education, the parent organization for the University of South Carolina, Sumter. Mr. Phillips was predeceased by a son, Ted Ashton Phillips, a brother, CE Phillips, Jr. and a sister, Carolyn P. Hendrickson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, LaVonne Nalley Phillips; his sons, G. Mark Phillips and his wife, Karen, Alton C. Phillips, Sr. and his wife, Kathryn; his daughter, Sarah Phillips Marshall, and her husband, Alex; his daughter-in-law, Alice Janet Hopkins; his grandchildren, Ashley, Louisa, and George Phillips and Katie, Alton, Ashton III and Will Phillips and Alexander, LaVonne and Phillips Marshall and Alice and Sara Phillips; a brother, B.K. Phillips; and two sisters, Anna P. Chandler and Jane P. Hodge. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365

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May 31, 2006

Bette N Rogers posted to the memorial.

May 31, 2006

Janet Childress posted to the memorial.

May 30, 2006

Joyce Sudduth posted to the memorial.

Bette N Rogers

May 31, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Janet Childress

May 31, 2006

To Lavonne & kids

Although it has been many years since I last saw you, it seems like yesterday. Bill and I send our condolences on your great loss.

Bill and Janet Childress

Joyce Sudduth

May 30, 2006

LaVonne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love and miss seeing you.

Aunt Splent, Joyce & Sammy and our families.

Joe Gudenas

May 26, 2006

Dear Al & Family,

So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed being with Ashton at River Dogs games & other occasions. He was afine man & gentlemen.

Joe & Carolyn Gudenas Salters S C

Jerry Jackson

May 26, 2006

I knew Ashton as a man of immense generosity with an ardent love of family and friends. It was a priviledge to have shared time with Ashton and to have known him. We will honor his passing by remembering those many wonderful times together and his generous spirit of giving. Our prayers, thoughts and hopes extend now to the family.

Dick Hedberg

May 26, 2006

Very sorry to learn of Ashton's passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

john ,dorothy,dianne quante

May 25, 2006

Dearest Mark, Karen and family:

Just heard of the passing of Mark's father. We send your way our love,sympathy and prayers. Sorry we can't be with you to share the celebration of his life and mourn his passing. I know he was a wonderful man.

Gene Potts

May 25, 2006

Phillips Family

I have know A T Phillips since 84 and consider his passing as end of era

remneber the goodtimes

Launa Cramer

May 25, 2006

Launa N. Cramer

108 Aspenwood Lane

Easley, S. C. 29642

BOBBY LINKER

May 25, 2006

TO ALL OF THE PHILLIPS, I AM SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND AND DAD. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE DAYS GROWING UP WITH YOU AND YOUR DAD IN THE CRESCENT, ESPECIALLY THOSE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL OUTINGS. MY FAMILY AND I ARE THINKING OF YOU..BOBBY LINKER

Roy DeHaven

May 25, 2006

To the Family: Thank you for the time your dad gave to the community. He was a great "behind the scenes" mover and shaker. He supported too many worthwhile causes but made SC a better place for all of us.

I'll always remember his laughter which he always carried with him when he helped Col. Gene Foxworth during the Col's final weeks.



Roy A. DeHaven

Andy Westbrook

May 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips and Nalley Families at this time of sorrow. With Deepest Sympathy,

Dianne Jeffcoat

May 25, 2006

Ms. Lavonne and kids:



Please accept my deepest sympathies. If there is anything I can do to help, just give me a call. Mr. Phillips always called me "Di" - He was always so complimentary and if he would see my suntan now, he would say, "Di, you really need to stay out of that sun!" He never complained during his sickness. All of the family deserves a medal for the way you took care of Dad around the clock. He's with God now - no more sickness - no more pain. I hope I can go meet him one day myself.

Diana Acuff

May 25, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Your husband and your father was a wonderful man. I have always referred to him as a truly southern gentleman. My life was touched by his warm smile and caring ways. I am honored to have known him and and the entire family. Please know that I am thinking of you.

Jayne Redman

May 25, 2006

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kip Pratt and family

May 25, 2006

To the entire Phillips family:

Please accept my sincere sympathy. I will always cherish the memories of the times I was fortunate enough to spend with Mr. Phillips. His love of sports was always contagious. But not as much as his love of family and friends. He never failed to first ask me how my family was doing. Mr. Phillips is a true Gentleman. He will be missed by many. May God Bless you and give you strength through this difficult time.

Myrlene Blackwell

May 25, 2006

Al and family

Al, I am saddened to hear of Mr. Ashton's passing. He was always kind to me when I worked at CEPamplico and always a super guy. I know he will be missed greatly. Please convey my condolences to your mom and family. Praying for you. Myrlene

Nancy Pace

May 25, 2006

Lavonne, Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Bob Haley

May 25, 2006

I will always remember Mr. Phillips' (although every time I said that he would correct me by saying "Ashton, Bob") wit, warmth and humanity. He never failed to produce a chuckle and a smile from me and his knowledge of Lynchburg barbeque, coconut cake, and Clemson football was nothing short of encylopedic. He was instrumental in helping me start my legal career in Charleston and if for nothing more than that(and there is a great deal more)I owe him a great debt of gratitude. I will never forget him. His family are in my prayers and thoughts.

Alice Turner

May 25, 2006

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow in the loss of such a wonderful man. No matter how sick Mr. Phillips felt when he came into the office, he ALWAYS had a smile, a positive comment, and an interest in knowing how each person was doing. All of these attributes in addition to his giving way said mountains about his character and positive view on life. He was a member of our family and we will never forget his smile and love he showed to all of us. He is at peace now and we know he is with God looking down, helping us cope with other patients who need us. His memory will always be in our hearts for he touched each of us in his journey. Love and peace to the loved ones he has left behind, may they be at rest knowing he is in a better place with no pain. Our hearts go out to his wife who was always by his side.

-Submitted on behalf of the staff of Charleston Hematology Oncology

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