1926
Robert
2016
Robert E. "Bob" Phillips
October 4, 1926 — April 12, 2016
Robert E. "Bob" Phillips, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 4, 1926 in Kent, to Emmit Roy and Flossie (Bennett) Phillips. Bob was a veteran of the Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Bob Phillips Electric, part owner of Barney Fish Lure and served as a Fire Marshall for Franklin Twp. Bob was a member of the Lake Brady United Methodist Church, Ducks Unlimited and Rockton Lodge F&AM for over 50 years. Bob was an avid fisherman and loved to trap shoot and all food hot.
A 60 year member of the AA, Bob was the Last Man Standing at the AA Founders Day Convention the last 2 years and was the Grand Marshall of the 2015 Founders Day Parade. Bob and Betty donated land in Franklin Township known as Phillips Park on Ravenna Road.
He is survived by his son, Rick (Vicki Lynn) Phillips of Kent; granddaughter, Cathi Phillips of Kent; brothers, Chester (Bonnie) Reniff III of Torrence, CA and Lee Phillips of Streetsboro; sister-in-law, Wanda McMillan of Kent; special friend, Janice Coburn of Kent; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and special AA friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty; sisters, Mabel Middleton and Mildred Youngman; brothers, Roy Phillips Jr. and John Reniff.
Calling hours will be held 4-7 PM Friday, April 22 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, with Masonic services held at 7PM. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 23 at Lake Brady United Methodist Church with Pastor Tina Nees officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fresenius Medical Care Streetsboro Kidney Center, 9200 Staples Drive, Streetsboro, OH 44241 or Lake Brady United Methodist Church, 1995 Brady Lake Road, Brady Lake, OH 44240.
He was born October 4, 1926 in Kent, to Emmit Roy and Flossie (Bennett) Phillips. Bob was a veteran of the Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Bob Phillips Electric, part owner of Barney Fish Lure and served as a Fire Marshall for Franklin Twp. Bob was a member of the Lake Brady United Methodist Church, Ducks Unlimited and Rockton Lodge F&AM for over 50 years. Bob was an avid fisherman and loved to trap shoot and all food hot.
A 60 year member of the AA, Bob was the Last Man Standing at the AA Founders Day Convention the last 2 years and was the Grand Marshall of the 2015 Founders Day Parade. Bob and Betty donated land in Franklin Township known as Phillips Park on Ravenna Road.
He is survived by his son, Rick (Vicki Lynn) Phillips of Kent; granddaughter, Cathi Phillips of Kent; brothers, Chester (Bonnie) Reniff III of Torrence, CA and Lee Phillips of Streetsboro; sister-in-law, Wanda McMillan of Kent; special friend, Janice Coburn of Kent; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and special AA friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty; sisters, Mabel Middleton and Mildred Youngman; brothers, Roy Phillips Jr. and John Reniff.
Calling hours will be held 4-7 PM Friday, April 22 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, with Masonic services held at 7PM. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 23 at Lake Brady United Methodist Church with Pastor Tina Nees officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fresenius Medical Care Streetsboro Kidney Center, 9200 Staples Drive, Streetsboro, OH 44241 or Lake Brady United Methodist Church, 1995 Brady Lake Road, Brady Lake, OH 44240.
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