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Robert Phillips Obituary
Nov 12, 1948 - Feb 3, 2023
Wakeman
Robert Lee "Bob" Phillips, 74, residing in Wakeman, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Louis Stokes VA Hospital, Cleveland.
Bob was born Nov. 12, 1948, in Elyria, to the late Robert Willis Phillips and Jacqueline (Lee) Phillips.
Bob proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of U.S. Army. He was a skilled baseball player and starred in the All-Military Baseball League. Bob was an electrician and retired from Tenneco Automotive after 25 years. He was a member of Norwalk VFW. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and watching wildlife. Bob was an avid fan of Cleveland Indians and liked to watch the Little League World Series. His greatest joy of all was family, especially his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his children, Victoria (Jason) Wilson of Norwalk and Brandon (Lacey) Phillips of Wakeman; grandchildren, Nathan, Carly, and Paisley; brother, Kenneth (Blanche) Phillips of Pennsylvania; and sister, Sheila (Christopher) Draudt of North Ridgeville.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Phillips; and sister, Linda Craig.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Bob's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Wally Gilbert presiding.
Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.
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Peg
March 23, 2023
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