Garland Gerald Phillips

Garland Gerald Phillips, age 72, of Dripping Springs, Texas passed away on February 23, 2010. He was born on June 2, 1937 to Stanley and Annie Marie Phillips in Echo, Texas. He attended Tarleton State University and Odessa College. Was a member of Park Hills Baptist Church, Coleman Men's Downtown Sunday School Class, Plummer and Pipefitters Local 286, and Coleman County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and most of all his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Phillips; step-father, Wilbur Elkins and mother, Annie Marie Phillips Elkins. Garland is survived by his wife, Elaine Phillips; sons, Alan Phillips of Austin, Byron and Michelle Phillips of Austin, Jean D. and Pam Lewis of Niantic, Connecticut; and Kris Baxter of Austin; grandchildren, Cody Alan Phillips, Kristen Zevely, Tanner Beau Phillips, Sarah Lewis & David Meir, Andrew Lewis; sister and brother-in-law, Melba and Don Marrs of Houston. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Whether answering to the name of Bubby, Grampy, Bumpy or any other of his well earned nicknames Garland was quick to respond with a sincere, "Hey Sunshine." His passion for hunting fishing, ranching and being in the outdoors was only equaled by his love of firing up the BBQ pit or fish fryer and feeding his wealth of friends and family. Garland was a true character and had a profound influence on those around him. He was the essence of west Texas and was, for many, the definition a real cowboy and true friend.