Richard Thomas Phillips

PHILLIPS, Richard Thomas age 82 of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born at “The Homeplace” in Yellow Springs on September 28, 1932 to the late John Robert and Mary Alice (Linson) Phillips. In addition to his parents, Richard is reunited with his beloved wife of 61 years, Thelma F. Phillips; his brothers, Robert and William as well as sisters, Maxine, Norma and Marjorie, and granddaughter Robyn Taylor. Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory, his five daughters: Patti Taylor of Fairborn, Mary (Craig) Conrad of Yellow Springs, Teresa Phillips (Mike Burchett) of Fairborn, Pamela (Warren) Hensley of Fairborn, and Roberta (Jim) Semler of Yellow Springs; ten grandchildren, Tom Taylor, Debbie Thompson, Michael and Dustin Granger, Aaron Pitstick, Tyler and Jason Hensley, Heather, Kristen and Anna Semler; nine great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Emma Taylor, Makenna, Luke and Kaleigha Granger, Rylee and Carter Hensley, Daylea Thompson and Grayson Pitstick; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends. Richard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and retired after 32 years of dedicated service from Vernay Laboratories in 1985. Richard was his happiest while out in his shop tinkering with things and creating wooden toys which he perfected over the years. His hands were always busy and his heart was full of love for his family. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Yellow Springs with a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 12, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, Yellow Springs with Father Louis Asobi officiating. Burial to follow with military honors at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery. The family of Mr. Phillips would like to thank everyone who helped them through these difficult times, especially the Springfield VA (Scott, Judy, Alison, Deven); and Patty Alexander for bringing communion every week. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the March of Dimes Foundation in Richard’s memory. Condolences are forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com

Richard Thomas Phillips

September 28, 1932 - September 8, 2015