Phillip Hales Obituary
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Born on July 8, 1952, in Wilson, NC, Phillip was the son of the Wilbur Cone Hales and Ercelle Strickland Hales, who preceded him in death. He received a bachelor's degree from NC State University and a master's degree from Kent State. He moved to New York City and worked as a graphic designer for several marketing firms and later moved to Florida and continued to do freelance work.
Phillip was an accomplished artist who enjoyed painting. He enjoyed gardening and doing yard work. Phillip loved his little dog, Molly.
Surviving are his sister, Patsy Johnson and husband, Jim of Denton; niece, Sally Burlington and husband Rob of Raleigh; nephew, Adam Johnson and wife Elizabeth of Black Mountain; great nieces and nephews, Pearce Burlington, Lainey Burlington, Will Johnson, Emme Johnson; and his dearest friend, Kate Moran of Boca Raton, Florida.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
The family would like to expess their deep appreciation to Phil's next door neighbor, Teresa Campbell, for all her help over the last two years.
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Vicki Armstron
Yesterday
Phillip was a friend from the time he became a teacher in the Graphic Design program at the University of Akron. My late husband, Bruce Armstrong, thought a great deal of his ability as an artist and a teacher. Phillip was an engaging, kind person who was always the gentleman. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Vicki Armstrong
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Marcia Skidmore
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Phil was my husband and my teacher at the University of Akron and had a huge influence on our lives and careers as Graphic Designers. I will always remember a wonderful mentor and artist. I am so sad at his passing.
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