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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Thomas Edward Phillips
Thomas Edward
Phillips
Sep 23, 1944 — Aug 28, 2015
Thomas Edward Phillips' Obituary
Thomas Edward Phillips, age 70, of Grapeland, Texas died at home Friday August 28, 2015.
SERVICE:
Saturday, September 5, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Location; Mt. Zion Baptist Church
12202 FM 229, Grapeland, TX 75844
Pastor & Officiating Minister: Rev. Robert Thompson
Eulogist: Rev. B. T. Taylor
Interment following service in Golden Gate Cemetery, Grapeland TX
VISITATION:
Friday September 4, 2015 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX 75801
Final arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
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Captain Thomas Edward Phillips USMC Retired
Thomas was born September 23, 1944 to the parentage of Clyde Edward Phillips and Jessie Mae Hicks Phillips.
He entered peaceful rest August 28, 2015 at his Grapeland home with his loving wife, Frances, by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Edward Phillips and Jessie Mae Hicks Phllips, one sister, Clydia Phillips Tubbs and brother-in-law, B. J. Tubbs and one brother, Ed (Buddy) Phillips.
Thomas grew up in the Grapeland Community where he learned to love the outdoors and all it offered. He enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting and ranching.
Thomas was a proud graduate from W R Banks, Grapeland, Texas Class of 1962. While serving in the United States Marine Corps, he received numerous Meritorious Awards and completed a Degree in Business Administration and also received Senior level Leadership accolades. He retired with 20 years of service.
After retirement from the USMC, he joined the administrative staff of Crockett State School. Again retired after 21 years of service.
At an early age, Thomas accepted Christ and joined the St. John Baptist Church. With a smile, he fondly spoke of his early days in Sunday school and church.
After returning home to Grapeland, he reunited with St. John Baptist Church and served as a teacher and deacon. He later joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served faithfully until his health failed.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Frances Walker Phillips and two children from the late Charlene Moten Phillips; Daughter, Michele Phillips of Brea, California and Son, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Phillips US Army (Retired) and wife Cara Phillips of McLean, Virginia who gave Thomas his handsome grandson, Kobe Phillips.
Also survived by Stepchildren; Aurelia Walker and Britteney Walker of Grapeland, Texas, Jordan Walker and Torrey Walker of Nacogdoches, Texas; Step Grandchildren; Caiden Walker, Christian Johnson and Bria Walker.
Other family left to cherish his memory: Two Sisters; Betty (Robert) Willis of Houston, Texas and Jacquelyn McDaniel of Humble, Texas; One Brother; Donald (Saundra) Phillips of Killeen, Texas; Sister-in-law, Floydia Jean Phillips of Houston, Texas; Aunts, Dorothy (Reuben) Kyle of Houston, Texas and Willie Mae Carey of Houston, Texas; a special cousin, Kenneth Hicks of New York, New York.
Other relatives and friends will remember his boisterous personality and endless stories. Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
SERVICE:
Saturday, September 5, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Location; Mt. Zion Baptist Church
12202 FM 229, Grapeland, TX 75844
Pastor & Officiating Minister: Rev. Robert Thompson
Eulogist: Rev. B. T. Taylor
Interment following service in Golden Gate Cemetery, Grapeland TX
VISITATION:
Friday September 4, 2015 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX 75801
Final arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
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Captain Thomas Edward Phillips USMC Retired
Thomas was born September 23, 1944 to the parentage of Clyde Edward Phillips and Jessie Mae Hicks Phillips.
He entered peaceful rest August 28, 2015 at his Grapeland home with his loving wife, Frances, by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Edward Phillips and Jessie Mae Hicks Phllips, one sister, Clydia Phillips Tubbs and brother-in-law, B. J. Tubbs and one brother, Ed (Buddy) Phillips.
Thomas grew up in the Grapeland Community where he learned to love the outdoors and all it offered. He enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting and ranching.
Thomas was a proud graduate from W R Banks, Grapeland, Texas Class of 1962. While serving in the United States Marine Corps, he received numerous Meritorious Awards and completed a Degree in Business Administration and also received Senior level Leadership accolades. He retired with 20 years of service.
After retirement from the USMC, he joined the administrative staff of Crockett State School. Again retired after 21 years of service.
At an early age, Thomas accepted Christ and joined the St. John Baptist Church. With a smile, he fondly spoke of his early days in Sunday school and church.
After returning home to Grapeland, he reunited with St. John Baptist Church and served as a teacher and deacon. He later joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served faithfully until his health failed.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Frances Walker Phillips and two children from the late Charlene Moten Phillips; Daughter, Michele Phillips of Brea, California and Son, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Phillips US Army (Retired) and wife Cara Phillips of McLean, Virginia who gave Thomas his handsome grandson, Kobe Phillips.
Also survived by Stepchildren; Aurelia Walker and Britteney Walker of Grapeland, Texas, Jordan Walker and Torrey Walker of Nacogdoches, Texas; Step Grandchildren; Caiden Walker, Christian Johnson and Bria Walker.
Other family left to cherish his memory: Two Sisters; Betty (Robert) Willis of Houston, Texas and Jacquelyn McDaniel of Humble, Texas; One Brother; Donald (Saundra) Phillips of Killeen, Texas; Sister-in-law, Floydia Jean Phillips of Houston, Texas; Aunts, Dorothy (Reuben) Kyle of Houston, Texas and Willie Mae Carey of Houston, Texas; a special cousin, Kenneth Hicks of New York, New York.
Other relatives and friends will remember his boisterous personality and endless stories. Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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