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Larry Owen Phillips, Sr., age 72, of Winchester, Virginia, died Friday, July, 23, 2010, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mr. Phillips was born in 1938, in Whitacre, Virginia, the son of the late Owen Harry and Audrey Lee Phillips. He was a graduate of James Wood High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy retiring in 1976 after 20 years of service with the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He served during the Cuban Crisis and received the Joint Chief of Staff Medal. After his retirement from the Navy he worked 20 years as a Communications Supervisor for the City of Winchester, where he was instrumental in the implementation of the emergency services, 911. He was of the Protestant faith.
He married Sharon Koon on January 7, 1959, in Winchester, Virginia.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Debra Lynne Smallwood of Strasburg, Virginia and Angela Sue Brallier of Stephens City, Virginia; two sons, Larry Owen Phillips, Jr. of Winchester, Virginia and Donald Franklin Phillips of Strasburg, Virginia,; eight grandchildren, Nathaniel, Megan and Justin Phillips, all of Strasburg, Virginia, Samuel, Sarah and Kathryn Smallwood, all of Strasburg, Courtney Crawford of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Jeff Crawford of Pensacola, Florida; two brothers, Wendall Phillips of Winchester, Virginia and Harold Phillips of South Carolina.
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Kenneth, Ronald, Gardner, and Gordon Phillips.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.
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Betty Powers
July 30, 2010
Dear Phillips Family,
My deepest sympathy for your family. Larry was my boss from 1980-1988. He was always fair, compassionate to what was going on in one's life and looked out for dispatch's well being. I have many favorable memories of Larry that I have reflected on through the years.
It was always clear how much he loved his family.
Keeping you close in prayer.
Ginger Pelfrey
July 28, 2010
Sharon and family,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. May your love and memories of Larry give you strength in the days ahead. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Ginger and Jordan
Ginger Pelfrey
July 28, 2010
Sharon and family,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. May your love and memories of Larry provide you strength in the days to come. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Ginger and Jordan
Dail Ritenour
July 26, 2010
We are praying for the Phillips family. Larry was an awesome man and friend. I will never forget the way he treated me and the things he taught me. He will be missed very much.
Tabitha Taylor
July 26, 2010
The world has lost a great "daddy" and "pop-pop" Prayers going out to the entire family. Love you guys.....
Hunter, Lacie, Spanky and Tabby
Tabitha Taylor
July 26, 2010
The world has lost a great "daddy" and awesome "pop-pop" Prayers going out to the entire family.....love you guys
Hunter, Lacie, Spanky and Tabitha
Wayne Dick
July 26, 2010
Sharon and Family,
I know Larry was a good husband and Family man. I have good memories as we graduated together and were both on ships during the Cuban crisis.
God bless you and your family.
Kimberly Haines
July 26, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Debbie, we are thinking of you and your family during this hard time. If you need anything let me know.
Kimberly Haines
July 26, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Debbie we will be thinking of you & your family in this time of sorrow. Debbie, if you need anything please let me know.
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