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William "Bill" Francis Phillips
Born: 7/30/1943
Died: 11/3/2021
Age: 78
Community: Columbia, MO formerly of Durand, MI
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William "Bill" Francis Phillips, age 78 of Columbia, MO formerly of Durand passed away peacefully November 3, 2021, at his home. A funeral service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel, 501 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429. Pastor John Walworth will officiate the service. Burial will take place immediately following at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, as well as one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Bill was born July 30, 1943, in Durand, Michigan to the late William and Maude (Pashall) Phillips, Sr. After high school Bill joined the United States Airforce in 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1966, serving more than 4 ½ years. Upon his return to civilian life, Bill found employment with General Motors working for the V8 Engine plant, retiring after 33 years of service. Bill was known for being “just a south side kid”. He loved automobiles, driving cars, and the quiet home life he shared with his wife, Patty Ann.
Bill leaves behind his very sad wife; Patty Ann, his children; Mike and Shelly of Washington State, his stepdaughters; Jennifer, Janet, and Jackie, his 5 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, his brother; Fred, many cousins and friends.
Online condolences may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com. |
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11/9/2021 |
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5:00 PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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11/10/2021 |
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11:00 AM |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor John Walworth |
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