Fred Phillips

View this Videotribute (Must have Broadband Connection to view Video Tribute) Fred Ray Phillips, age 83, of West Jefferson, NC, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mr. Phillips was born July 16, 1925 in West Jefferson, NC to the late William Mansfield and Loretta Baker Phillips. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife Edna Inez Baskins Phillips; and two sisters, Jean Adcock and Gail Goodman. He was a real estate broker and enjoyed gardening and boating.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2008 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. Vernon Eller and Rev. Paul Coffey. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated. The family respectfully requests no food, please. Mr. Phillips is survived by: Three sons:  Ken Phillips of Salisbury, NC, Randy Phillips of Crumpler, NC, and Ricky Phillips of West Jefferson, NC. One daughter:  Cathy Lewis of Boone, NC.    5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send and view condolences through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.