Benjamin F. Phillips

PHILLIPS, Benjamin F., age 79, of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was born January 17, 1934 in Price, Kentucky. Ben is survived by his wife of 53 years, Retha Phillips; children, Tom (Paula) Phillips, Sheryl (Eddie)Burket, Sharon (Bob) Charlton, Karen (Tim) Winnett, Carol "Rabbit" McKinley; Papaw's baby, Lil' Ellie; grandchildren, Bryan, Taylor, Holly, Stacia, Sean, Ashley, Nicole, Christina, Corey, Curtis; great-grandchildren, Jared, Alyssa, Benjamin and Dylan; brother, Paul Phillips; sister, Betty Ann Mitchell; close friends, Scott and Tina Hatmaker, Russ and Mary Cox; beloved brothers-in-law, Billy and Donnie Hunt; and very special nephews, Kevin "Scoob" and Danny Johnson; special niece and nephew, Sis and Ivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Rosa Phillips; son, Kenny Phillips; brothers, Homer, Ernest, Curly and Bill Phillips; sisters, Helen Lunsford, Thelma Evans and Edith Chaney. Pastor Rick Shoemaker officiating. Entombment will follow in Royal Oaks Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.