Morris Phillips
November 19, 1930 - March 24, 2013
Morris Phillips, 82, of Xenia passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Xenia. He was born November 19, 1930 in Vernon, Texas to the late Russell Aubrey and Verna Hensley (add step fathers name here). Russell was a Marine Corp. Veteran and was on the Marine Corp. boxing team. He was an Olympic boxing semifinalist for the weight class of 139lbs during his military career. Morris was a member of the Crosswalk Worship Center. He is survived by a son, Robert and Sue Phillips of Springfield; a daughter, Shasta Gaither; four grandchildren, Cody, C.J., Audrey, Levi; and numerous family and friends. A funeral service was held 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Adkins Funeral Home, Enon with Pastor Jeff Mohr officiating. Military honors was provided during the service by the Marine Corp. Honor Guard. A visitation was held 5-6 prior to the service in the funeral home.
Morris Phillips, 82, of Xenia passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Xenia. He was born November 19, 1930 in Vernon, Texas to the late Russell Aubrey and Verna Hensley (add step fathers name here). Russell was a Marine Corp. Veteran and was on... View Obituary & Service Information