John Carper Phillips
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John Carper Phillips, age 90, went to his Heavenly home May 5, 2020. Our Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle was a very loving person. He had a wonderful sense of humor that kept us all laughing. He was a committed provider for his family and his loving wife Frances. Nothing made Dad happier than getting together with family or friends around a wonderful meal.
John retired from the USDA as a National Program Review Officer after 30 years of service. He decided to start a second career and worked 10 years in IT at BASF.
Born in Farmville, NC on 04/04/1930 to Preston Gray Phillips and Mable Skinner Phillips, he was the youngest son of eleven children.
He is preceeded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Frances Speight Phillips and his daughter Gwen Ballance. He is also preceeded in death by his parents, Preston and Mable Phillips as well as 8 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his daughters, Carol Currence (Jim Scott) and Gail Scott, both of Charlotte, NC and sons Greg Phillips (Carolyn) of Marvin, NC and Charles Phillips(Cathy) of Indian Trail, NC. In addition, he is survived by his sisters Faye Thomas of Shalimar, FL and Doris Barnes of Wilson, NC as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He will be sorely missed and forever loved.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 11th, 11 am at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC. Dr. Robbie Paige from Sharon Road Baptist Church, where John was a member will be presiding.Live streaming will be available for remote viewing and also available afterwards at HeritageCares.com.
A private family graveside service will be in Wilson, NC on May 13, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the St Jude Children's Hospital.