Born on July 5, 1936 in Harrisburg, to the late George T. and Geraldine D. (Speece) Phillips.
He is survived by his loving wife, Portia Phillips; his daughters, Nina Wellington, Tory Shook, Sherry Maloney, Susan Kearney; his son, Gerald “Jerry” Phillips Jr.; grandchildren, Lisa, Jason and Adam Shook, Kayla, Jenna and Leah Maloney, Ashlyn and Jake Kearney, Amber and Zachary Phillips, Naylan Bastardi and Kerensa Robinson; along with 10 great-grandchildren.
In his youth, Gerald would spend summers on his grandfather’s farm and take up part time jobs around town. He enjoyed collecting stamps and model trains. Gerald was employed by the US Navy as a private contractor, which took him around the world to South Africa, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Hawaii. After his time with the Navy he worked as a construction super attendant for 45 years before retirement. Retirement life did not suit Gerald however, so he then went back to work where he drove the transit bus in Harrisburg for another 5 years.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at from 10:00am to 11:00am at Neill Funeral Home; 3401 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am. There will be a reception to follow over at Eberly Mills Church of God; 115 Creek Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
