William "Bill" Phillips Jr.

1933 - 2026

William "Bill" Phillips, Jr.

March 14, 1933 - January 26, 2026

William "Bill" Phillips, Jr., age 92, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born on March 14, 1933, in Burke County, he was the son to the late William Phifer Phillips, Sr. and Mamie Rosalie Orders Phillips.

Bill was a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Army where he served in the Korean War. Later, he worked at Drexel Heritage Plant 6 where he retired. He enjoyed fishing, working on odds and ends, and cutting firewood, but he will be remembered most for his love of his family and the time he enjoyed with them all.

Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Irene Smith Phillips; his children, Shirley Brittain, Denise Vance (Sammy, Jr.), Patty Clontz, and Rebecca Eaker (Mark); grandchildren, Kirk Brittain, Braxton Vance (Jonisha), Nick Clontz (Emilie), Brody Eaker, and Bridgett Eaker; great-grandchildren, Lialla Vance, Roman Vance, and Royce Vance; sister, Marie Crites; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Jack Phillips and sister, Betty Sue Courtney.

The family will receive family and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., at Sossoman Funeral Home with Dr. Jeffrey Beach officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with pallbearers, Kirk Brittain, Braxton Vance, Nick Clontz, Brody Eaker, Sammy Vance, Jr., Mark Eaker, and Tommy Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family would like to thank Grace Heights for their wonderful kindness and compassionate care of Bill.

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