Edward Henry Phillips

Eddie was born on July 19, 1942 in Johnston County. Eddie graduated from Clayton High School in Clayton and worked his whole life to provide for his family. He retired as a machinist from Flowserve, formally known as Rockwell in Raleigh, NC. In his spare time, Eddie enjoyed collecting cars, fishing and playing slow-pitch softball. He loved being outside and watching sports on tv especially Carolina basketball. Eddie believed in Christ and knew the importance of faith and prayer. Eddie was stubborn, but took the most pride in making sure everyone was taken care of and getting along.

Eddie was preceded in death by both of his parents Alton and Inola Phillips and wife Josephine Lasater Phillips. Eddie is survived by siblings Cathy (David) Thames of Garner and Douglas (Ann) Phillips of Selma; children Edward Richard “Ricky” Phillips of Efland, NC; Pamela Jo (Steve) Bunker of Boiling Green, Virginia and Joseph Raymond “Ray” Phillips of Salisbury, NC; five grandchildren Elizabeth Joy Valle (Alexis) of Pine Level, Jennifer Lynne Best (Richard), Jessye James (Derrick) of Jacksonville, Rebecca Phillips Clark (Eric) of Hillsborough, and Thomas Deans of Four Oaks; eight great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews.

Eddie’s last year of life was full of love and laughter being surrounded by his great-grandchildren. During his last days on this Earth, Eddie made sure to share his love and good-byes to those who he loved most. The family wishes to thank caregivers Pat Benson and Elaine Littleton for Eddie’s compassionate care and Transitions LifeCare for its thoughtful service.

Services celebrating Eddie’s life will be held at McLaurin Funeral Home on Friday, March 26 at 2:00pm. While flowers are accepted, memorial contributions may also be made to Transitions LifeCare, Philanthropy Dept. | 250 Hospice Circle | Raleigh, NC 27607 transitionslifecare.org/donate. Online condolences may be made to the Phillips family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.