William H. Phillips (Bill)

March 21, 2013

Mr. William H. Phillips (Bill) lost his valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on March 19, 2013, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Bill, a native of Atmore, was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey L. and Mildred Ellison Phillips.

Plagued by many medical issues throughout his life, Bill never lost his joy for life. His goal in life was to provide for his wife of almost 39 years, Peggy Donaldson Phillips; three sons,
William Sheldon (Casey) Phillips, Chad Harvey Phillips (Becky Harper), Brandon Charles (Marsha) Phillips; daughter, Chaselyn K. Phillips; two sisters, Joyce P. Sellers and Barbara P.
(Wayne) Harrison; and one brother, Joseph A. (Becky) Phillips. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

Bill loved the land and farmed for many years. After he was no longer able to farm, he worked in the parts department of Escambia Farm Equipment Co. in Atmore.

Bill struggled with Multiple Sclerosis for many years, and was diagnosed with AML in 2011.

He was a member of McRae Street United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Diane Everette officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews: Chris Harrison, Travis Harrison, Michael Harrison, Jonathon Phillips, Jarard Phillips, Ray Sellers, Shane Godwin, Blake Godwin, Michael Donaldson and
Steven Donaldson.

Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to McRae Street United Methodist Church, 2121 Quail Street, c/o Judy Tillery, Atmore, Alabama 36502.

Johnson Quimby is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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