Walter Phillips

Walter Phillips obituary

Walter Phillips

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1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

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Walter Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Walter Phillips entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Hospice and Support Care of Williamsburg. Viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

10

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown)

1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

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Oct

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown)

1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Send Flowers

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