Richard A. Phillips
July 5, 1925 - March 13, 2018
Richard A. Phillips, 92, of Bessemer, AL passed away March 13, 2018. He was a charter member of Flinthill Church of Christ. He retired from US Steel. Richard was a US Navy veteran of WWII serving two years in the Pacific, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer from the Naval Reserve. He was preceded in death by his siblings, David, Jack and Frances Phillips. Richard is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mildred Phillips; his son, Richard D. Phillips (Chris) of Southport, NC; his daughters, Susan Prichett (Dave) of Houston, TX and Sally Layton (John) of Jacksonville, FL; his grandchildren, Philip Craven (Kelly), Benjamin Craven (Vanessa), Lt. Col. Brian Phillips (JoJo), Molly Bailey (Chris) and Bethany McCann (Paul); five great grandchildren; his brother, Joseph D. Phillips (Carolyn); his sisters, Dixie Trammel (Lenard); his sister in law, Laura Jean Phillips along with several nieces, nephews and extended loving family and friends. Funeral service will be Friday, March 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Bessemer Brown Service with burial following at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Bro. Todd Reynolds will be officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Richard A. Phillips, 92, of Bessemer, AL passed away March 13, 2018. He was a charter member of Flinthill Church of Christ. He retired from US Steel. Richard was a US Navy veteran of WWII serving two years in the Pacific, retiring as a Chief... View Obituary & Service Information