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BORN
1947
DIED
2024
Guy Phillips Obituary
He is survived by his children Jeremy (April), Jason (Amanda), Joe (Tammi), Misty, his sisters Lenora Harris and Reta Hill, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn Phillips, brother Durwood Phillips, and parents Sydney "Tucker" and Francis Phillips.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, March 30th at 11 a.m. at Smyrna Baptist Church in Goochland, VA. (1470 Rock Castle Road, Goochland VA. 23063)
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Diane Campbell
December 21, 2024
Thinking about my friend Guy Phillips. I just learned of his passing and send my condolences to Guy´s children and extended family. He was my supervisor at EDS when I was a new mom and I remember that he was so kind and fair to all of us. I know you are keeping him and Carolyn close in your hearts this Christmas.
Lew Meltzer
April 1, 2024
I met Guy when we worked at (what was then called) the Bank of Virginia. Guy was an ideal friend... sincere, respectful and fun to be with. I will miss you greatly my friend.
John N Bailey
March 29, 2024
Our sincere condolenses on your loss - cousin Johnnny and Helen
Carol Burgess
March 25, 2024
I worked with Guy at Blue Cross back in the late 70s and 80s, and he was not only a colleague, but a mentor and a friend. He was a wonderful person and truly loved his family. I have fond memories of stories he would tell about the boys when they were very young. My sincere condolences to the family.
Marlon Harris
March 25, 2024
Guy Phillips was a kind, and humble man. As a child I spent a lot of time at the Phillips household. Joseph and I were childhood friends and Mr.& Mrs. Phillips always treated me as one of their own. Guy had a way about him, almost like another father figure to me. The last time I saw him was after a morning hunt with Joe. We walked in the house I remembered so well as a child and to no surprise was greeted by Guy with a warm welcoming hug and a hot breakfast. Guy Phillips will be dearly missed. Condolences to the family.
Blaire Moss
March 25, 2024
Guy was a joy to be around. We loved seeing him at church, he always had a big smile on his face. He is surely missed.
Lela Martin
March 25, 2024
I started as a programming intern with Blue Cross Blue Shield in the mid-1980s and later became full-time. Guy was assigned to be my mentor. He was always patient and kind as he explained something that he'd been doing for years, but that was new to me. I also remember how proudly and lovingly he spoke of Carolyn, his three sons, and Misty who was quite young then. I did give him a hard time when he told me that he had given Carolyn a toaster for a special occasion (maybe an anniversary?) as I don't consider anything with an electrical plug to be a "gift." He replied, "But it toasts FOUR slices." I'm comforted knowing his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will have their own fond memories of Guy.
April
March 25, 2024
Love you so much Papa, will miss you endlessly
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