Roy Carson Phillips
March 3, 1951 ~ September 25, 2014
Roy Carson Phillips, age 63 of Carthage died Thursday at Hospice Haven in Richmond County.
Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday at First Baptist Church in Robbins conducted by the Rev. Kenneth McNeill and the Rev. Ernest Farrell. Burial will follow in Flint Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Eli Carson Phillips and Bertie Phillips Baird. He was a graduate of North Moore High School where he played varsity baseball and football, winning several baseball championships. A loyal alumnus he was recognized for his dedication to the North Moore football team where he pulled chains for over 30 years. He also was a loyal member, former deacon and Layman of the Year at First Baptist Church of Robbins. He also volunteered for many Habitat for Humanity projects through his church ministries.
He was a former co-owner of R & R Phillips Enterprises Furniture Manufacturing, and Sandhills Nautilus Family Fitness of Robbins. He also worked for several years at Wrights Furniture in Staley, NC.
He is survived by: his wife of 43 years Pam Wallace Phillips; daughters Amy Phillips and husband Jason of High Falls, Carli Phillips Steed and husband Justin of Pinehurst; sisters Rogerlin Wright of Coleridge, Cynthia Brewer of High Falls, Brenda Spinks of Robbins; brothers Larry Phillips of Robbins and Hoyt Phillips of Greensboro; one grandson Vince Larsen; one step grandson Caleb Phillips.
The family will receive friends at Kennedy Funeral Home from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to: Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC 28379, or to the Alzheimers Association, ALZ.org.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Robbins is serving the Phillips family.
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Pam and Family,
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the loss of your precious Roy. May the years you shared and the precious memories made be a source of comfort during this time. He certainly loved his family and was loved by a
Prayers to all the family.
Pam, we love you and all of the family. Please know that we are praying !5
Pam and family. My heart goes out to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Please know I will always love you Pam and I will be here for you. I am just a phone call away.
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless!
To All of Roy’s Family,
I just want you all to know what a blessing it was to have been able to call Roy my friend. A friend like Roy is a true in a person’s life, and I know Roy’s friendship was a blessing to so many people. If you were one of Roy’
Our friend is gone and what a friend he was indeed. Always a happy soul with greeting of joy and love to all who knew him. Rest in peace Roy cause peace is what I think of when you are on my mind. You always greeted me with a big smile and love, I’ll miss
Pam and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please try and remember the good times. You and your family are in my prayers. You have a fantastic mother, she will help you through these difficul times.
Pam and Family we are so sorry to hear about Roy. Love to you and all your family.
Mrs. Phillips, I just want to say that you have my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers. You have been a perfect example of faithfulness and dedication to your husband. A big hug & kiss to you and your family.
Love you,