Joseph "Joe" Ray Phillips, age 81, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Joseph was born on August 12, 1939 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Paul and Lucille (Oliver) Phillips. Joe married Dorothy Fondaw on November 5, 1960.
Joe worked for Amtrak for many years before he retired in 2003. He attended First Baptist Church of Beech Grove. Joe enjoyed woodworking, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Joe is survived by his wife, Dorothy Phillips; children, Ann (Steve) Ellis, Neil (Andrea) Phillips and Sheryl Waterman; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM also at the funeral home.