Charles E. "Charlie" Phillips Jr.

1936 - 2024

Charles E. "Charlie" Phillips Jr.

1936 - 2024

BORN

1936

DIED

2024

Charles Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, LLC from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2024.

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Age 88, passed away on Fri. Sept. 13, 2024 following declining health. Born on September 10, 1936 in Williamsport, PA; son of the late, Charles E. Sr. & Dorothy Phillips. Charlie was a longtime, dedicated employee as a mechanic for Hardinge in Elmira, also a shoe salesman and auto mechanic. He married Carol Blake on January 30, 1965. They shared 60 years of marriage until his passing. Charlie enjoyed model trains, collected comic books, watching television and doing puzzles. In addition to his loving wife, Carol, Charlie is survived by four cherished children, Jeffrey Phillips, New Port Richey, FL; Gregory Phillips, Philippines; Scott (Sally) Phillips, New Port Richey, FL; and Eric (Peggy) Phillips, Elmira; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and family friends. In addition to his parents, Charlie was predeceased by a daughter, Charlinda Hoffman; a son, Mark Phillips Miller; a grandson, Dale Hoffman Jr.; and was the last of seven siblings. Abiding by Charlie's wishes, there will be no services.

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