Phillips, Victor Calvert
Victor Calvert Phillips, 89, of Willis, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 24, 2006.
He was founder of Phillips Brothers Builders and constructed numerous homes throughout Floyd and Montgomery Counties until his retirement in 1980. He was also a retired rural mail carrier. He was an avid woodworker specializing in clock making. He made countless clocks and wood treasures for his family, church family, friends and neighbors.
He was a faithful member and a Deacon at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He shared his love and devotion for his church and his Lord with everyone he came in contact with.
We as a family feel that we are the ones that are truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather in our lives for so many years. He touched each of us with his gentleness, courage, patience, his laughter, wisdom and most importantly his unconditional love for everyone he met along his life’s journey.
Now our hearts are aching, our minds have become unclear, and emptiness has set in. At last we will rejoice knowing that he can see again. Praise the Lord. During our lives people come and go but then there are those who touch our hearts and leave a lasting impression on our lives forever. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew “Curtis” and Lena Phillips; a beloved son, Joe Phillips; grandchildren, Vicki Belcher and Andrew Phillips; and greatgrandchildren, Misty Jo Cox and Alex Love. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 blessed years, Nannie T. Phillips; sons, Wayne Phillips of Willis, Nelson and Gelia Phillips of Indian Valley, and Tobias and Kathy Phillips of Pearisburg; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Phillips; brother, Carlysle Phillips of Willis; grandchildren, Rebecca and Lloyd Cox, Lonnie and Cindy Phillips, Victoria and Michael Barrett, Donna and Tony Quesenberry, Lisa and Steve Love, Mark and Calli Phillips; 18 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and countless extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Indian Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
The family would like to thank all of the Home Health Care Providers that have provided compassionate care throughout these past months. We would also like to thank Carilion Hospice Services and the Indian Valley Rescue Squad. If you wish to remember Victor, please do so with a gift to the Indian Valley Rescue Squad, in lieu of flowers.