CHARLES PHILLIPS

He was born August 4, 1935 in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Sarah (Bass) and Clayton Phillips.

Chuck was a Navy veteran during the Korean War. Following his military service, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree from West Virginia University.

Chuck worked for the St. Clairsville Richland School District, where he taught special education, sixth grade social studies, coached jr. high basketball, and acted as athletic director at both the jr. and senior high school levels.

He was also a member of the Thoburn United Methodist Church and the Saint’s Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emma Jo (Lambros) Phillips on September 14, 2013; and a brother, Clayton Patrick Phillips.

Surviving are his son, John Phillips and his wife, Vera; nephew, Patrick Phillips of Bellaire; niece, Sarah Corrigan of Bellaire; nieces, Kirsten Long and Cynthia Speer of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Family and friends will be received at CARE Funeral and Cremation Specialists, 204 West Main St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950, on Thursday, October 27 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at noon at Holly Memorial Gardens with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Full Military Honors performed by the Belmont County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saints Club by going to TMCfunding.com

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