Obituaries

June 4th, 2018

Thomas C. Phillips, 78, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in Windber Pa., the son of the late Hezekiah and Agnes (Samuel) Phillips. He later resided in Boothwyn, PA where he raised a family.

He was a devoted husband to his wife Terry (Byrne) Phillips for 56 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Shaun Phillips, Sharon Phillips Solge (Jim) and David Phillips (Kim Rosci), his loving grandchildren Erin, Colleen and Kristen Solge, and Matthew Phillips, brothers Richard, Hezekiah, Robert, sisters Patricia Spruell and Judith Blackburn. He was preceded in death by two nieces Karen and Crystal and a nephew Adam, and most recently his brother James Phillips.

Tom is a graduate from Windber High School and Neumann College. He served as a Maryland State trooper in the early 60’s. A majority of his career he worked as a foreman at Sun Oil Company in Marcus Hook PA. Upon retiring from Sun Oil, he worked for the State of Pennsylvania in various roles.

Tom enjoyed the great outdoors. Whether it was at the cabin in the woods, on another hunting excursion with his brother Dick, or fishing and boating on the Rehoboth Bay with his family and friends. He was proud to be a United States Air Force veteran. He was an active member of the AmVets Post 2, in Long Neck Delaware, and their finance officer for approximately the last seven years.

Funeral services will be private. A memorial service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the David C. Dolby Sussex – AmVets Post 2. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to AmVets Post 2, David C. Dolby Sussex, 32592 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, De. 19966. Proceeds will help veterans in need and local charities.