Frank Edwin Phillips, 69, of Black Creek, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, NC.
The family will receive friends Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., at the funeral home located at 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC.
Frank served his country in the Army Reserves. He worked as a mechanic for Gates Volkswagen Repair and retired from Kidde Aerospace with 35 years of service. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his son, Jason Frank Phillips (Elizabeth Ann) of Wilson; three granddaughters, Rhiannon Phillips, Charleigh Phillips and Jolene Phillips, all of Wilson; one brother, Fred Phillips of Wilson; two sisters, Linda Phillips Pope (Jerry) of Middlesex and Judy Phillips of Wilson; three nieces, Caroline Mainor, Elizabeth Cochrane and Jennifer Tate; one nephew, Trey Rose.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lee and Callie Winders Phillips.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his son, Jason Phillips, through GoFundMe.com.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.