PHILLIPS, Ray 81, of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Rosie Phillips; brothers, Hershel, Chester, J.C, Flay, Earl; and sister, Mildred. Ray is survived by his wife of 23 years, Wanda Phillips; daughter, Joyce Ann Phillips Press and husband Bruce Press; grandchildren, Max, Tabitha, and Amanda Press, great-grandchildren, Hannah and Virginia Press; sisters, Shirley, Sheila, Elizabeth; brothers, Reggie, Ivan, Johnny; step-children, Larry, Evelyn, Dean; 5 step grandchildren; 11 step great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Ray loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also had a passion for both playing and listening to blue grass music. The family will receive friends on August 17, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Smith Memorial Baptist Church, 6515 Richmond Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188. A graveside service will be conducted on August 18, 2015 at 1 pm at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Dr. Williamsburg, VA 23188. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy. Williamsburg, VA 23188.
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