Lee D. Phillips
Phillips, Lee D. Sep. 3, 1920 – Nov. 1, 2014
Being a genius in classic English Lit The directive is to edit my own obit.
Began September 3, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA An ardent Steeler/Pirate fan was born that day.
Schooling at Ingram, Hershey, courses at Penn First job Summerill Tubing – a career start then.
Service in Geo Patton’s Sixth Armored Division Combat Infantry, Bronze Star and memorial provision.
Back to tubing – direct sales- the ultimate ambition Joined Scott Johnston in Chicago in mfr rep position. Lifelong tubular metal sales with Bucky, Scott, Joe, Bob, Bill, George, Rick – A wonderful lot.
Wife Ida (Dee), son, Glenn, Benjamin, Derek/Judy Jane/Hank, Sawyer & Chase
Leaving these loved ones is unpleasant to face. But for all I will help man the Gate And Rejoin family and friends in God’s State.
Services will be private. Interment will be in Sarasota National Cemetery. Memorials to: Venice United Church of Christ 620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 34293.
Published in Herald Tribune from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2014