Vernon Harold Phillips
December 12, 1934 ~ December 18, 2021
Vernon Harold Phillips, 87, of Columbus, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility.
Vernon was born on December 12, 1934 in Hilham, IN to Norman Phillips and Thelma Hall Phillips. He married Roberta Allman on March 13, 1953.
Vernon previously owned Phillips Glass Company and Columbus Bowling Center. He was an avid bowler and had a passion for stock car racing.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Duncan officiating. Calling will be from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Phillips; sons, Steve (Kathy) Phillips of Columbus, IN and Dick (Susan Creech) Phillips of Seymour, IN; grandsons, Brian Phillips, Brent Phillips and Dylan Phillips; great grandsons, Frank Phillips and Max Phillips; great-great granddaughters, Veronica Phillips and Maya Phillips.
Vernon was preceded in death by his father, Norman Phillips; mother, Thelma McWilliams; brothers, Norman Phillips, Don Phillips; sisters, Betty Bowman and Donna Jines.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the funeral home website.
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Aunt Bert, Steve, and Dick,
So sorry to read about the loss of Uncle Vernon. Wish that distance was not so great that we could be there more often as it has been too many years.
Gordon and Linda Phillips, Lead, SD
Roberta Stevie and Dickie, words cannot express how sorry we are to learn of the death of husband, father. Al has such fond memories with Vernon bowling, and playing cards because of that I have fond memories of him also. May God give you peace and comfort at this time. Thinking of you and sending you love. Abe & Becky Hupp
Mrs. Phillips, Steve, and Dick and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. A hole is left because of the separation that you have never experienced.
We go way back, but all I can do for you is to ask God to bless you with fond memories, family unity, and healing hugs.
Remembering days gone by…….with our sympathies…..The Lanham Families
I was sorry to here of Vern’s passing. The good thing is that he is at peace now. I know he is with many former bowlers and many friends now. Next time we have a thunderstorm, you will know he threw another strike.