D. Russell Phillips' Obituary
D. RUSSELL PHILLIPS, 85
LAKELAND - D. Russell Phillips died on May 9, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1929, in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was Vice President of Sales for George Meyer Company. Russ loved to serve in his community and his church and was both Deacon and Elder. He loved golf and music and enjoyed playing the piano. He served as President of the Board at Christopher Settlement House in Chicago. He was a reading mentor for 14 years at Blake School, Lakeland. Russ is survived by his beloved wife Barbara, children Marcy Alstott, Peggy Holm, and Jim Phillips and brothers Ron and Rob Phillips. Russ also has 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the North Lakeland Presbyterian Church at 11a.m. on Wednesday, May 13th. Memorial donations may be made to North Lakeland Presbyterian Church.
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