Alwyn H. Phillips

Rocky Mount - Alwyn H. Phillips, Jr., age 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Born in Craven County, NC on October 4, 1925, he was the son of the late Alwyn Howell Phillips, Sr. and Josephine V. Duer Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Phillips and his sister, Yvonne Edwards. Reared in New Bern by the waterfront, Alwyn grew up active and energetic. At age 14, the family followed the ACL Railroad to Rocky Mount and at age 17, Alwyn enlisted and received training as a US Navy aviation metalsmith. He served stateside during WWIl at Norfolk Naval Air Station. Logically, auto body collision repair became his lifelong trade and occupation. Alwyn, his wife, and his children found meaning at First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount. He served as deacon and for fifty years, as a Bible class leader. Civically, he was active in Lionsim. Active and energetic, Alwyn pursued the sport of mounted fox hunting. He enjoyed his role as a Master of the Triangle Hunt Club. Alwyn leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Joyce Fuller Phillips; his son, Alwyn H. Phillips, III of Rocky Mount and his daughter, Julie Fowler and husband, Michael, of Tarboro. He is also survived by his sisters, Delia Willis of Greensboro and Marie Leduc of Charlotte. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount with the Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made be made in Alwyns name to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 2/26, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount) 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-9113 --> | Saturday 2/27, 11:00 am Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801