PHILLIPS, Kenneth R., 95, of Centerville, Ohio died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at his home.
He was born in Shadyside, Ohio on July 29, 1916 a son of the late Alonzo O. Phillips and Alta Fern Meek Phillips.
Kenny was a retired coal miner from the former North American Coal Co. #3 Mine. He was a member of the Centerville Christian Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a life of member Glencoe American Legion and Bellaire VFW posts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dulcie L. Walters Phillips; brothers, Paul, Russell and Newell Phillips; a sister, Virginia Kirkland; and a son-in-law, Larry Baker.
He is survived by a son, Kenneth J. Phillips (Shirley) of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a daughter, Darlene Baker Bumgardner (Marvin) of Centerville, Ohio; grand children, Rick Phillips (Mary) of Warnock, Greg Phillips (Michelle) of Cleveland, Debbie Bonnell (Robert), Darla Kitzmiller (Keely) all of St. Clairsville, Lori Carpenter (Clesson) of Centerville, Todd Baker (Melissa) of St. Clairsville and Larry Baker (Heidi) of Centerville; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Don Eberhart officiating.
Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Centerville Christian Church.
