Ruffin Price Phillips
August 11, 1925 ~ October 16, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - Ruffin Price Phillips, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born in Wilson County, NC on August 11, 1925, he was the son of the late James Thurman Phillips and Lossie Price Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Parker Phillips; brothers, Luther Phillips, Darrell Phillips, Al Phillips; and sisters, Louise McKeel, Nancy Wiggins, Eula Corbett.
Ruffin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He never met a stranger. He married the girl of his dreams, Jean Parker, in 1945. They were married for 48 years. He loved the Lord with all his heart and served him faithfully. He was a sixty-year member of Arlington Baptist Church. During his years there, he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and was a member of the Todd/Daughtridge Sunday School class. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Philippines. For years, he was a member of the local VFW chapter and served at one time as Post Commander. His career was spent primarily in automotive parts having retired at age 65 from JC Harris Pontiac-Cadillac in Wilson. Following his retirement, he soon returned there on a part-time basis and worked for 21 more years. He was an avid supporter of his beloved Tar Heels and cheered them onto many a victory while quick to point out the poor officiating when they suffered a loss.
Ruffin leaves behind to cherish his memory, children, Rick Phillips and wife, Addie, of Lexington, Wyatt Phillips and wife, Gertie, of Rocky Mount, Ellen Phillips Bass and husband Jimi, of Nashville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Aimee Phillips Boozer and husband, Brian, Chandler Bass Cone, Kelsey Brianne Bass, Kim Jenkins, Angie Snead, and Chris Jenkins; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Edgar Phillips and wife, Janice of Greensboro; sister, Mary Alice Wells and husband, Talmage, of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 with Pastor Mike Stamper and Scott Scrimpsher officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Arlington Baptist Church Building Fund, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 10/19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Arlington Baptist Church
1500 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Saturday 10/20, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 with Pastor Mike Stamper officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 10/20, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.
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Wyatt, Ellen, and Ruffin’s family, We are so saddened to hear of Ruffin’s passing. He was always so kind, supportive, and encouraging to us. We loved him dearly as so many did. His amazingly strong determination and his love for God will always be embedded in our hearts. While his passing leaves a huge void in your family, you can be comforted in knowing he is now with his Lord and rejoicing in his brand new perfect healthy body. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this time and in the coming days. We love you all in Christ’s name! Jerry and Dale Calcutt
To the family, I just want to express my sincere condolences to the loss of your love one. Death is a powerful hurt and the last enemy that plague all of us. (1 Corinthians 1526) But there is a hope for your love one. The scriptures tell us that there is going to be a resurrection and Jesus, under the direction of his heavenly Father, Jehovah, is going to bring those out of the memorial tombs. (John 528,29; Psalms 8318) So, even though mourning is something we will all do when death occurs, please remember that your love one is safe in God’s memory. Again, please accept my condolences, and if there is anything you would like to know about Jehovah, his Son, Jesus, and what they are planning on doing in the future, please visit our website at http://www.jw.org. J. Bryant
I was sorry to read about the loss of your dear loved one. The bible gives us hope of seeing them again in the promised resurrection according to scriptures found in [John chapter 528-29] and [Acts 2415] where Jesus speaks of death as being a state of sleep. There is further hope in [Isaiah 258] and [Revelations 213-5] which says in part that Jehovah God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, there will be no more mourning nor outcry, because God will swallow up death forever. I hope these scriptures will be of some comfort. My Sincere Condolences.
When I think of your dad I always think of how he treated everyone like family. Big hugs, calling you sweet names, always concerned for how you were doing, always inviting you to join him in this or that, always bringing up sweet memories, always complimenting you, etc. He was everyone’s adopted dad, brother, uncle or grandpa. He will be missed by many but it is good to know he is home with Jesus. I have no doubt about that. He leaves behind a great legacy in you his children and grandchildren. Praying for comfort for you.
Please except my condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again. John 528, 28 gives this assurance.
Please except my condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again. John 528, 28 gives this assurance.
To the family of Ruffin Phillips, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one; please accept my condolences. May you find comfort by drawing close to God in prayer because, as the Bible promises, he will sustain you during this difficult time. – Psalm 5522
Thoughts and prayers to a wonderful family. thanks for sharing your dad and the wonderful memories throughout the years. love Judy
Ellen, Wyatt and family We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a smiling man, and respected by many. I was always enthralled by his stories. God bless you with peace.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. There is a very comforting scripture found at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can look forward to a time when death will be done away with forever. I hope that this scripture can bring some comfort during this time.