Henry “Dob” Phillips, age 87, of Monroe was born January 9, 1921 in Mangham, LA and passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Archibald on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 with Rev. John Cleveland and Rev David Murphy officiating. Internment followed in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
Mr. Phillips was a member of the First Baptist Church of Archibald and a World War II Army Vetran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Rhinehart Phillips; parents, Wallace and Mary Phillips; sisters, Gatha Salsbury and Letha Salsbury; his brother, Troy Phillips.
Survivors include his 4-sisters, Neley Vinson of Mangham, Blanche Harwell of Mangham, Mrytle Sturgeon of Houston, TX, and Virgie Lawrence of Baton Rouge, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and his many friends.
Pallbearers were Chris Vinson, David Gibson, Harry Lawrence, Wendell Shoemaker, Butch Salsbury, and David Salsbury.
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