My thoughts and prayers are with Philip’s family and his many friends.  He was a genuine, kind, and self-assured person who earned the respect of so many at WCU.  I have several fond memories of Philip, including  when he personally expressed his condolences on the death of my mother during my freshman year.   I’ll always be grateful for his kindness and thoughtful words.  Rest in peace Philip. 

My heart is aching for the Redwine family.The life celebration was so beautiful and personal and reflected his beautiful life. I’m sending love to his immediate family and his dear siblings too.  Patty Hunt

So sad to hear of Phil’s passing. He was a sweet, unassuming guy who instantly made you glad you knew him. My condolences to all family and friends.

I’ve worked with Phillip for many years at Sigmon Const. helping with various jobs and even his personal ones. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this loss. His gentle demeanor even when jobs became stressed will be something I’ll learn from. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.  Prayers to the family. Rest In Peace my friend. 

For you...gentle peace Quiet Strength Steadfast Love.
PSALM 136:1
You are on our heart and in our prayers 🙏❤. 

Love  Robbie Thompson and mom  Delilah Mitchell-Marrow 

I met Philip in elem. school. We sat in the back of the bus & thought we were cool :) We carpooled to Jr. High dances & soccer games. He was a great soccer player. We sat in the back of the soccer bus. So cool! I'll never forget his first cool haircut :) feathered wings. We swam at Judge's townhouse pool. Philip got his license before the rest of us & he became even more cool :) He was able to park in the back lot at West Millbrook. Way cool! He would take anyone home who needed a ride. High School years were always cool w/ Philip. He knew everyone! (Even all the cool kids from Broughton) In college we watched movies late (to Annette's dismay), and we would camp/hike&walk w/ Jenny and Jake, the first labs. Philip always had room in his cool mtn. house for anyone who wanted to visit  Cullowhee. He was super mountain cool by now. One year he brought a pig cooker to my house, arriving early in the morning, & cooking all day for a bday party. Even tho he had  a bad accident earlier that left him badly burned & hospitalized, he offered to cook & took his whole day to set up, cook, serve, & then clean it up.  He was even cool cooking pigs! One year my car broke down coming down the mtn. from Cullowhee. Philip drove down, picked me up, took me to the Asheville airport, took my car to the garage, and helped me get home so I wouldn't miss Monday classes. The next weekend, he did it all again to get my car back for me & hosted me for another cool wknd. That's just how he was... helpful, kind, gracious, giving. After college, Philip sharpened his building skills. He came to Cary & helped my husband & me build our 1st deck on our first home. Afterwards we had pizza & beer & we admired the coolest deck ever. Philip was always cool, but more importantly he was just a good human being. Our love and prayers go out to Rebecca, who got this cool batchelor to settle down, and to his two precious sons who will no doubt grow up to be just as cool as their dad was. 

I loved to watch Phillip look at Rebecca. There was a genuine ease with them and you could always feel how much he loved her.  He often joked about being an old dad but we all knew he considered it one of his greatest accomplishments.  I’ll aways remember singing Aaron’s dumb greenbean/roll chant by the campfire, laughing on rafts in the lake, debating over dinner, dancing to our favorite 80s music (well, maybe not everyones favorites), celebrating each others accomplishments, and supporting one another through tough times!  These are some of my favorite memories, with some of my favorite people. We will miss you, Phillip.

One of many great trips with Phillip, Steve, Aaron and Mike.  He will be missed but not forgotten.

I will truly miss Philip, he was a great friend and a great neighbor, I did not realize this until later yesterday evening after receiving a phone call that he had passed away. Philip truly was a great person and "good man" always willing to help me, loaning me his tools again you couldn't ask for a better neighbor. It really hurts that he is gone but Lord thank you so much for letting me meet someone super great like Philip.

Many memorable, fun living and memory making days and Western Carolina University. We miss you our brother but eternal enjoyment and have an above as a brotherhood offers our traditional “round of clicks“ for the wonderful life you live.

I first met Phillip when I moved to Raleigh in 1992. Even though I didn't grow up with him, he made me feel like part of the crew.  Just like many of his friends,  I  have  projects that I  have completed using materials that he reclaimed from construction jobs.   I've been thinking about so many camping, fishing and adventure trips that we have been on and I am grateful that I got to know him.

To Ms. Redwine and family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  No words can express my deepest condolences at your loss.  

I've had so many fun times with Philip over the course of our 40 plus year friendship. Our group always made time for each other even when all of our lives were moving in different directions.  I'll share a story from a few years ago that meant a lot to me personally.  Philip was recovering from cancer surgery and Rebecca gave him a green light to come down to our small house on Oak Island for a weekend. Steve Kenny was with us as well. We went out on the boat and I really wanted to show my friends a good time and relax and enjoy some time on the water.  I was new to the waters there but I found a great spot at the mouth of the Cape Fear looking over Southport and we anchored.  Within 5 minutes we realized we were in the direct path of the Bald Head Island Ferry and had to quickly move the boat! I've never had the best sense of direction and Philip loved to give me grief about it. It was a funny moment during a difficult time and we had a great weekend. Philip had such a great laugh and it will be one of the things that I will miss the most. He was loved by so many and I was glad to call him my friend.  My heart is with Rebecca and the  boys and their families and hope they can find some peace in the difficult days to come.

Our love and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss and sorrow.   He leaves an indelible  memory.  Jean Hunt and family

Philip lives on as a warm smile in ones heart! 🙏❤️

With a heavy heart I send you much strength, faith and hope during this sad time. Love and condolences, Cherie

Philip made the world a better and more joyful place. Every occasion was more fun with him in attendance. My favorite memory was when he placed himself front and center in many of my wedding pictures. In this picture, he's standing between my brother and brother-in-law and I imagine he's looking at Steve Kenny who brought him as a plus one. We all joked that Philip crashed my wedding, but in reality I am so glad he came and will treasure seeing him laughing throughout my wedding album. Please accept my deepest condolences for your tragic, unfathomable  loss. I'm devastated for Rebecca, Philip's beloved sons, his siblings, all of his extended family and his dear friends. May time, faith and treasured memories heal your broken hearts. With love and sympathy, Morgan Wells Magdanz

I will never forget the crazy camping trips we would take to falls lake ( before it was flooded). We would load up the plantscapes trucks and follow the logging roads as deep as we could... and then go a bit further..
Thats where camp would be set up...
(if Sylvia only knew lol)
Phil was a great guy
Loved by all that knew him and those that did are lucky. He will be missed by many
My heart goes out to the Redwine family

Philip was one of the most sincere contractors I have ever worked with. He was a friend, a teacher, and a diamond in the rough with such a unique personality that will never be forgotten.
God bless him and his family who I know he loved and held so dear to him.


I have been blessed to have so many great times with Philip over the course of a 40 plus year friendship. I wish I could remember them all! A fairly recent story comes to mind. Philip was still recovering from cancer surgery a few years back. He had healed enough that Rebecca gave him a green light to come to Oak Island with Steve Kenny and I down at our place.  I was looking forward to getting on the water out at the mouth of the Cape Fear at Southport and anchoring the boat at a good spot to show my friends a good time. I was fairly new to those waters and thought I had anchored at a perfect spot with a perfect view.  Turned out that within minutes we realized we were in the direct path and channel for the Bald Head Island Ferry! We laughed our asses off about that the whole day as we enjoyed being together and knowing that Philip was winning his battle against cancer.  I will miss his incredible laugh that was so infectious to everyone that knew him. Rest In Peace Philip! You did it right! Your friend always, Mike. 

Dear Rebecca, Finch and Whitford,

I remember Philip giving me this Knock Out rose for teacher appreciation when Finch was in my 2's class. Through the years it has grown stronger and more beautiful and will always remind me of what a truly happy, friendly and family-loving man Philip was. I am so very sorry for your loss.  Angela Robbins

I remember playing golf with Phil and his dad.
I remember partying with Phil and his Dad at Theta Xi, WCU, Frat party
I remember Phil staying at our house in Charlotte and enjoying my famous Ham Bone Soup
I remember partying with Phil and family at our 'Place to Be' in Holden Beach.
I will miss him..

We did not have the privilege of knowing Phillip but our hearts are broken for your family. 

Katherine and Bill, Jack, Hank and Stewart Messenger 

Dearest Rebecca, Finch and Whitford,
My heart is broken for you. Michell Pritchard and I had the joy and pleasure of having Finch in our first k class at Lacy together. We loved teaching your boy and we loved meeting you and Philip. Philip helped out in our class a few times and I remember what a kind, fun and genuinely helpful soul that he was. I pray for your peace and comfort today and in the days to come. Hugs, peace and love to you and your family as you navigate through this incredible storm.
With prayers and comfort,
Bonnie Albritton

I remember Phillip from our Theta XI days at WCU. He pledged in the fall of 86. I remember Phil having a kind, gentle and humble demeanor and  he loved to have a good time just like the rest of us. So sorry to hear about his passing, keeping his family in my prayers. 

Rebecca & Philip were our neighbors in Raleigh and we became fast friends. They were the best neighbors you could ever hope for. Countless nights of banter and being treated to Philip’s culinary genius on their back porch. We looked to them as an example of what a marriage partnership and parenthood should be. I can’t recall how many times Aage would say, “What would Philip Redwine do?” He always had so much wisdom to dispense and will be forever loved & missed. 

Phil was my roommate in college at WCU. Love 💕 him like my brother. Some of the best times of my life were with Phil and Jake (dog). You will be extremely missed but never forgotten. Love you Phil.

I stayed with Phil and my brother one summer during college.  The thing I always loved about Phil was his laugh.  He had the best laugh ever.

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Philip Ogden Redwine Jr.

April 17, 1966 – June 18, 2022

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