Rev. Adolph Phillips
November 25, 2011
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Reverend Adolph W. Phillips, 98, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011, at 2:50 a.m., at Parkridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in the care of staff and Care Initiatives Hospice. He was born September 21, 1913, in a cabin in Diggens, Missouri.
Adolph graduated from Open Bible Institute in 1947, and pastored at Four Mile Open Bible, Norwoodville Open Bible, and Winfield Open Bible in Winfield, Iowa. He also worked at John Deere Des Moines Works until his retirement in 1976.
Adolph is survived by his loving wife of 77 years, Mary Lea; children, Delano (Darlene) of Des Moines, Wilma Pack (Arie) of Pleasant Hill, Dennis (Rhonda) of Peru, Iowa and Marsha Peters (Craig) of Altoona; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine Phillips; seven brothers; four sisters; and five week old baby daughter, Doris Rae.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at New Hope Assembly of God Church, 6800 Townsend Avenue, followed by burial at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
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Linda (Anderson) Sample
11/29/2011
Sister Phillips, Dennis, Sandy & Family of Adolph,
You have my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Brother Phillips. For sure, Brother & Sister Phillips brought me to know Jesus, as both of you did so many, many people. My Parents Raymond & Dorothy (Overton) Anderson loved you very much and thought the world of you both! I will always remember Brother Phillips had the kindest eyes, big heart and gentle ways. He was truly a man of God and we can all take comfort in knowing that Brother Phillips is now with Jesus, whom he loved so very much and all others who have went before him! He will obviously be greatly missed, but Heaven now has one of the best.
All my love & prayers are with you,
Linda (Anderson) Sample
Altoona, IA
Carla Wallace
11/28/2011
Marsha and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of both your parents. I often think of what different households we came from. My parents having regular house parties and your father being a minister. I never felt judged or frowned upon by them, and they never seem to mind us being friends. What fun we had sitting in the front row at church. Your father wanting us where he could keep an eye on us. All the trips to Kings Foodhost or Reed's ice cream after church. Marsha, your parents were great. What I would consider "true Christians". I am glad that we were friends and that you all were part of my childhood.
Sorry, I did not see the obit yesterday in time to come to the visitation or I would have been there. If you need anything let me know.
Carla
Jon and LindaLee Lovelace
11/28/2011
Our prayers go out to all of the family. May God's peace and comfort flood your hearts. I know how difficult it is to lose your loved one.
Br. Phillips was our first pastor at Norwoodville so many years ago.
We learned a lot under his teaching. We laughed so much and we'll miss him so. He was such an honorable, upright man of God. Our memories will keep him alive in our hearts until we see him again. I can just imagine,he and my Dad (Trenton Jennings) are probably swapping stories right now.
Jon and I were so honored to be asked to sing at the service. We'll do our best to honor Br. Phillips request and sing for God's glory.
Love and Blessings to the entire family.
Janice (Jennings) Zook
11/28/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Bro. Phillips was my spiritual father and will always have a special place in my heart. I will always remember his snappy brown eyes and the way he liked to make people laugh. We will miss him down here but I know he is having a great time of rejoicing.
CHARLES MAPLES
11/28/2011
SISTER PHILLPS AND FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BROTHER PHILLIPS PASSING, BUT HAPPY ALSO BECAUSE HE IS HEAVEN.
I AM CHARLES MAPLES THE OLDEST OF CHARLIE AND JENNIE RIDDLES GRANDKIDS.
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE AND GOD BLESS.
debbie
11/27/2011
YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED YOU WHERE AT GREATMAN. YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH,R.I.P
Linda Lindsay
11/27/2011
To Wilma and Marsha and the entire family, I send my sympathy. Your Dad meant a lot to a lot of people. He was a dear and sweet man and will be missed by all who knew him. I hold your mother in my heart.
Tiffany Peters
11/27/2011
My sweet Grandpa will be so missed. You always made everything better with your words and prayers.... I will miss you and miss all your great stories.... I will forever miss you and I know you watch over us everyday. Rest in peace. I LOVE YOU
Marsha Phillips Peters
11/27/2011
To the Best daddy in the whole World..Right now i cant imagine what Our intire family's Life is going to be without you there stiring us all down the right path. You was the leader of the pack and we all loved that of you. I know you are in Heaven with all your friends and bothers,sisters and you parents. You have waited so very long to see them all. I know it was time for us to let you go but, call me selfish i just wasnt ready .. love
you Daddy and will miss you so much everyday...Marsha
Sandy Murpht
11/26/2011
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Arie Pack
11/27/2011
I feel Blessed to have been a Son-In-Law for 56 years. I will never forget your "Stories", your "Loving touch", your "Healing Prayers", and all those "Talk's" we had. I will hold you in my Heart forever. Say hello to my Parents up there. God granted your request to "Turn Them Loose", {we know you meant the Amgels}! RIP Dad Phillips.
I'm am so lucky to have your Family to continue the "Path of Life" with.
Tina Barton
11/26/2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
sue overton mortensen
11/26/2011
we want to send our prayers and love to the phillips family. we loved bro and sister phillips. we met them some 60 yrs ago. and we have love them both he was a man among men. ill never forget his laughter. when he laught you had to laught to. we the overton family love them both very much heaven has a new bright smile today
Christy Hawthorne
11/26/2011
To the Phillips Family,
My heart felt condolences to your family. He enriched and brought joy to all who knew him. I feel privileged to have known such a kind and loving man.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all the years of wonderful memories somehow ease your pain. God Speed Mr.Phillips Sincerely,Christy
SANDY (OVERTON) JACOBS
11/26/2011
WHERE DO I START. BROTHER PHILLIPS WILL ALWAYS BE HELD IN THE CORNER OF MY HEART. THE OVERTON FAMILY HAVE SO MUCH LOVE FOR THE PHILLIPS FAMILY, AND HAVE SINCE I WAS A SMALL CHILD.I KNOW THE HEARTACHE OF YOUR LOSS, BUT I ALSO KNOW HEAVEN IS REJOICING. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
FOREVER GRATEFUL AND WITH SO MUCH LOVE
SANDY OVERTON JACOBS