Hal C. Phillips, Sr.

Hal C. Phillips, Sr., 87, of Valdosta died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Valdosta on May 15, 1927 to the late Chester Newell and Mildred Elizabeth Giddens Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a retired Conductor from Norfolk Southern Railways, a United States Navy veteran, a member of Ousley Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Phillips of Valdosta, his daughter in law, Gwynn Phillips Poole of Valdosta, two grandsons, Andrew Joseph Phillips (Ashley) of Edgewater, FL and Dustin Matthew Phillips (Hannah) of Valdosta, his adopted grandchildren, Lyndsay Metzger (Kacey), Jacob Phillips, John Phillips and Robert Phillips, four great grandchildren, Logan Andrew Phillips, Rylee Phillips, Annabelle Metzger and Ella Phillips, his special friend, Millie J. Chitwood of Valdosta and his brother and sister in law, Austin and Hilda Phillips of Guntersville, AL. Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by two sons, Frederick A. Phillips and Hal C. Phillips, Jr. and a sister Betty J. Phillips.

Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at eleven a. m. at Ousley Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Clyde Stokes and Reverend Clarence Rolling officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a. m. until service time. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Ousley Baptist Church, 8654 Ousley Road, Valdosta, GA 31601 or to Orchard Church of God, 10280 Coffee Road, Morven, GA 31638. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.mclanecares.com.

Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602