Francis W. Phillips

Francis W. Phillips obituary

Francis W. Phillips

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24

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Washington Crossing National Cemetery

830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940

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Francis Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2025.
Francis W. Phillips, of Voorhees, NJ., passed away on September 14, 2025. Age 76. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Phillips (nee Shearer). Devoted father of Kimberly Murphy. Loving grandfather of Caroline Murphy and Zoë Murphy. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Appoline Phillips.

Francis served in the United States Navy. He was a private pilot and took great pride in that. Upon retirement from the Navy Shipyard, he started working in the mortgage industry where he met many people. He and his wife loved to travel and took many trips together making great memories. He loved fishing but above all, Francis loved his family and will be missed dearly.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday September 24, 2025 at 10:30am at Washington Crossing National Cemetery 830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

24

Graveside service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Washington Crossing National Cemetery

830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.