Willis Erwin Phillips

He was born Sunday, June 17, 1934 in Mt. Morris, PA. a son of the late Paul E. Phillips and Glennie Masters Phillips.

Mr. Phillips was a member of the Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God. He retired after 62 years of service with the Mt. Morris Community Volunteer Fire Department. He loved watching Steelers and WVU football. Willis especially enjoyed going to Ocean City Maryland with his family. He was recognized by the Sons of American Revolution for his volunteer service with the fire department. Willis retired after he worked for 27 years for US Steel, retiring as a Foreman.

He is survived by his Wife: Lois Alene Hixon Phillips, whom he married on April 29,1956.

Also surviving are 2 Daughters: Ravenna D. Dods, of Damascus, MD., and Rebecca A. Roby and her husband Glenn Jr. of Mt. Morris, PA., 1 Granddaughter: Lauren N. Weldon and her husband Richard III of Middletown, MD.

Deceased is 1 brother who died in infancy.

At the request of the family visitation and services at the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478 Mt. Morris, PA 15349 with Pastor Treg Spicer officiating are private. The burial on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA., which will be held approximately around 3:00 PM. The Mt. Morris Community Volunteer Fire Department will hold a memorial service at the cemetery followed by the committal service both will be open to family and friends to attend.

We do ask that those that are attending the graveside service to observe social distancing and to wear a face mask. The family ask that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1100 Liberty Ave. Ste E-201 Pittsburgh, PA. 15222-4240. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.