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William F. PhillipsPassing: November 3, 2014

Service:

Mitchell Cemetery

Graveside Service

Thursday, November 6th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, November 5th @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, November 6th @ 11:00 am

MITCHELL – William F. “Willie” Phillips, 93, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2014, at his residence.

Born August 17, 1921, in Paoli, he was the son of William H. and Katie (Atchley) Phillips. He married Lucille “Tee” Stewart December 7, 1946, and she preceded him in death July 3, 2006.

He had been employed at Honey-Krust Bakery and retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center—Crane. After retiring, he was employed at Spring Mill State Park. Willie was a member of the First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM, and the National Rifle Association. He loved Indiana University basketball and restoring cars.

An U. S. Army veteran of World War II, he entered the service February 8, 1943, and served in Northern France and the Rhineland. He was a medic during the Battle of the Bulge, received four bronze stars, and was a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving: children, Angie (Dave) Mercer, Indianapolis
 Timothy F. Phillips, Mitchell
 Anita (Mike) Stephens, Indianapolis
 Kimberly (Brent) Todd, Indianapolis
 grandchildren, Amelia and Andrew Todd
 Matthew Mundy
 Christine Shaffer
 Sam Duggan
 Aimee Mercer
 Christine Hatfield
 Michelle Mercer
 9 great grandchildren
 sister, Helen Bruner, Paoli

His parents; wife; and siblings, Rachel Cottner, Harry Cottner, and Rosalie Milligan, preceded him in death.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, at Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening by Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM.

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7 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Karin Dobson | Jacksonville, NC
    Date: November 5, 2014
    Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Willie was a good man and he will be missed. Love to you all. Karin
  2. Guest: Judy and Ken Hasselkus | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: November 5, 2014
    So sorry for your loss - our thoughts and prayers are with you. What an honorable life! 93 years...of service to God and country, of creating and providing for a wife and family, raising great kids. Long, productive career. Active retirement. It doesn't get much better than that! God bless his memory.
  3. Guest: KEVIN OSBORNE | MITCHELL, IN
    Date: November 4, 2014
    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
  4. Guest: Zachary Short | Mitchell, IN
    Date: November 4, 2014
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Dr. Zachary Short and staff
  5. Guest: Susan Webster | Bedford, IN
    Date: November 4, 2014
    I am so sorry to hear about Willie. Willie worked with my dad, Rex Webster, at the bakery. I also remember going to Tee and Willie's house when I would spend the night with my grandparents, Ruth and Melvin Moser, to play with Kim because we were about the same age. I also remember that Tee and Willie's house was always full of laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
  6. Guest: Janet and Charlie | Mitchell, IN
    Date: November 4, 2014
    Angie and all, So sorry. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
  7. Guest: Don & Inge Stephens | Evans, Georgia
    Date: November 3, 2014
    God speed to an old soldier who served his country when he was needed. Anita, our prayers are with you and all your family in your time of grief.

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