Lonnie Ray Phillips' Obituary
Lonnie Ray Phillips, 88, of New London, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 in his daughters home. His graveside service will be 2 pm Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Fairview Memorial Park with Rev. Wayne Eudy officiating. There will be no formal visitation.
Mr. Phillips was born August 17, 1934 in Stanly County, NC to the late Floyd Jackson Phillips and Esther Louise Earnhardt Phillips. He retired from Wiscassett Mill Company. Lonnie enjoyed playing pool, fishing, and going to yard sales with his wife. He enjoyed repairing cars, mowers and watching western movies. He loved his dog, Rover. Mr. Phillips was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Phillips. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Hatley (David) of New London, NC; a sister, Shirley P. Smith of Albemarle, NC; granddaughter, Sarah Louise Lopez and a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Dawn Lopez. Mr. Phillips is also preceded in death by a son, Alvin Ray Phillips, a brother, Roger Grover Phillips, a sister, Bonnie Lee Troutman and a granddaughter, April Dawn White.
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