David Ray Phillips's obituary , Passed away on March 10, 2025 in East Bend, North Carolina

David Ray Phillips

May 30, 1939 - March 10, 2025 (85 years old)

East Bend, North Carolina

David Ray Phillips's obituary , Passed away on March 10, 2025 in East Bend, North Carolina

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Huff Funeral Home

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David Ray Phillips

May 30, 1939 - March 10, 2025 (85 years old)

East Bend, North Carolina

David Ray Phillips Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2025 we had to say goodbye to David Ray Phillips of East Bend, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of David Ray Phillips or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lettie V. Phillips and Alonzo Lee Phillips; his brother Edford Dallas Phillips; his stepfather Charlie Jacob Tise Sr.; and his siblings, Charles Jacob Tise Jr., Thurmond Lee Phillips, Billy Gray Phillips and Peggy Beckerdite.

He is survived by: his wife Frances; his children, David Ray Phillips Jr. (Jennifer) of East Bend, Ricky Allen Phillips (Susie) of East Bend and Kim Renee Reid (Mike) of Salisbury; his siblings, Roger Dale Phillips of Westfield and Linda Tice (Roger) of Virginia; his grandchildren, Jill Renee Phillips of East Bend, Courtney Carol Phillips of East Bend, Austin Ray Phillips of East Bend, Andrew Christian Purcell and Graham Jacob Purcell of Salisbury; and his great grandchildren, Raylee Page, Noah Preslar and Mary Frances. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Shallowford Baptist Church (2440 Beroth Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Huff Funeral Home



Thu

Mar 13

Visitation

Shallowford Baptist Church
2440 Beroth Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040

Thu

Mar 13

Funeral service

Shallowford Baptist Church
2440 Beroth Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040

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March 12, 2025

Jim Hill lit a candle

“My deepest sympathy to Frances and the family. David was a patriot who loved his God, his family, and his country. I am grateful for the time I got to spend with him and for the things I was able to learn from him. He was a great teacher, mentor, and trailblazer. He will not be forgotten.”


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