Donald Eugene Phillips
Donald Eugene Phillips
February 13, 1936 ~ October 8, 2015
Donald PhillipsDaingerfield- Funeral services for Donald Phillips, 79 of Daingerfield will be held at 10 A.M. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church with Bro. Dan Gilliam officiating. Burial will be in the Daingerfield Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home.Don was born on February 13, 1936 in Lefore, Texas to John Wallace Phillips. Jr. and Ruby Mae Ray Phillips. He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 8, 2015 after a brief illness.Don was a Methodist, veteran of the U S Air Force and founder of Phillips Concessions.He was preceded in death by his parents, previous wife Barbara O'Dell Phillips, sisters Judy Hinton, Linda Pace, brother Ray Phillips, grandson Jeffery Phillips and great granddaughter Kellyann Vaughn.Survived by his wife of 48 years Nancy McKinney Phillips of Daingerfield; daughters Connie Schexnayder and husband Wilton of Crosby, Debra Holmes and husband Danny of Pennington, Kay Schexnayder and husband Richard of Crosby, Dedra Walsh and husband Richard of Daingerfield; son Russell Phillips and wife Darlene of Daingerfield; 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, brother Ronnie Phillips and wife Teana of Mt. Pleasant, numerous nieces and nephews.Donations may be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701Family will receive friends from 6 till 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry for your families loss. Praying for you all!
So Sorry for your loss. I think of you often.
I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debra, My prayers are with you, your family, friends and loved ones. Your father was blessed with amazing children…. And a wonderful wife. I have so many memories of staying with you on weekends. Getting to help work the corn dog stand in Canton. He always treated me like one of the kids. As a kid I was jealous for I had no father… You had a great one. I can still hear him laugh and you. Your parents were great letting me share your clothes at times. Between sharing yours and Connie’ s clothes. Plus Mary and Cathy Wilton’s parents letting me share their clothes helped my very poor self esteem. For I actually had less than very few clothes to wear of my on during these years.I think of you often. And your wonderful family. Saw Dedra on Facebook and let her know I was wanting to get in touch with you. Years have gone by and so much I’d love to share.Thank you for the kindness when my world was so dark…Again my prayers are with you!
Hilton and I treasure the good memories as neighbors in Lone Star. You have our sympathy for your loss of this sweet man. Hilton and Inez Stroman
Debra, I am sending my condolences to you and your family, I am sad for the passing of your dad. Mr Phillips and my dad Bobie Thomas were indeed true friends. My brother Bobby was very close to your dad as well. We pray for your family and we love your family. Sharon Thomas