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Oscar Phillips Obituary
Oscar Phillips, age 85, of Wartburg went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on April 17, 2022. He was born July 2, 1936.
He was a retired coal miner & electrician. He enjoyed going hiking in the mountains, ginseng, and spending time with his family. He is known for his beautiful flowers and shrubs and playing his orange Gretsch guitar in local churches in the area. He will be greatly missed by his children, family, and friends.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Joyce Ann; his parents, Dewey & Bessie Phillips; grandmother, Sallie Carroll; siblings, Elmer, Estle, Omer, Edna & Hazel; son-in-law, Orval.
He is survived by his children, Doug & Arlene; Cindy, Glenna, Crystal & Jody and Susan & Joel; grandchildren, Gloria, Jessica, Orval Glenn (Boo), Daniel, Ashley, Jared, Jacob, Joe and Mercedes; great grandchildren, Hannah, Lily, Chelsea, Samuel, Vincent, John, Kolson and Mason; special friends, Velma Seiber, Gary & Kathy Seiber.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 11:00-1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Gary Armes officiating. Interment will follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Oscar Phillips.
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