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Donald Phillips Obituary
Muncie - Donald Rex Phillips, 84, passed away Friday afternoon, October 19, 2018, at the Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Muncie, the son of Patrick L. and Beulah Magdalene (Parker) Phillips.
Donald is a 1952 graduate of Muncie Central High School and later married the love of his life, Shirley (Hutton) Phillips on November 14, 1954, in Muncie and she survives. Mr. Phillips had worked for Delco Battery as a Tool and Die Maker for 31 years prior to his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church where he was a Cub Scout Master, the Lions Club of Daleville and the United Auto Workers Local #489. Donald also coached baseball and basketball at one time.
Besides his wife of 64 years, Shirley he is survived by five sons, Steve Phillips (Kim), Sheridan, John Phillips (Kristin), Brighton, Michigan, Jeff Phillips (Debbie), Anderson, Bob Phillips (Nan), Syracuse, and Jim Phillips (Tonya), Daleville; one daughter, Lisa Nixon(Chris), Daleville; twenty grandchildren; thirty one great grandchildren; one brother, Michael Phillips(Donna), Tipton; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Phillips, St. Louis, Missouri and Mary Ann Logan, Muncie; several nephews and one niece
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Patrick and Gary Phillips.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. Parson Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 9:30 A.M. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.parsonmortuary.com.
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Jack Nale
October 25, 2018
John and Kris,
I will be out of town on Saturday and not able to come by and let you know how sorry I am of the passing of your father. I'm sure he will be missed by all.
Jack
October 22, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40
B C
October 21, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Donald.
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October 21, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Phillips family. May precious memories, heartfelt prayers, and the loving provision from the God of all comfort bring you hope and solace. (John 3:16)
Jay
October 21, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who die are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
October 21, 2018
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for our love ones lost in death can be reassuring.*
October 21, 2018
My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the broken hearted. Isaiah 61:1
October 21, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2.
Earnie Ray
October 21, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3
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