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William Cleveland "Junior" Phillips Jr
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William Phillips Obituary
Mr. Phillips was born in Chatham County on October, 30, 1944, the son of William C. Phillips, Sr. and Lydia Thomas Phillips.
William was a proud US Army Veteran. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, and attended Life Springs Church in Sanford, and spent his working years as a self employed carpenter. William loved being outside, hunting, fishing and spending time in his garden. He was a beloved family man, and cherished his grandchildren. William spent years coaching baseball. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Keith Phillips; and sister, Janet K. Bennett.
He is survived by his sons, Chris Phillips and wife Amanda, Daren Phillips and wife Heather, both of Siler City, and Lynn Wood and wife Ashley of West End; daughter, Lauren Baker and husband Jay of Sanford; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Life Springs Church, 3215 Keller Andrews Rd., Sanford with Pastor Shane Wilson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Phillips family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
230 N. Second Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
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