Charles Edward Phillips (known to his family as Daddy and CharlieP) entered the gates of Heaven on January 1, 2015.
This outstanding man loved his Lord and his family, which consists of his beautiful daughters Katie Phillips (and fiancé Greg Bucur) and Penny Leaver (and husband Chuck) and his unbelievably blessed (to have been loved by him) wife of 40 years, Nella Pitts Phillips.
A man of honor and integrity, Charlie was a kind man who was respected by all with whom he came in contact. He was born October 15, 1943 in Cullman, AL, but moved to Houston in his early teenage years, and graduated from SpringBranchHigh School. He attended the University of Houston, while at the same time working 65 hours per week to put himself through college. Just before graduation, however, the Army called him to serve.
After completing OCS, Charlie was sent to Germany where, while commanding maneuvers, he was accidently thrown from a tank, which resulted in his being medically retired with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He moved to Dallas in 1972 as the Southwest Regional Manager for Anderson Clayton Foods. Following his tenure at Anderson Clayton, he was recruited to establish an entirely new territory for Wilsey Foods in California.
CharlieP was a man of many talents. An entrepreneur at heart, he established CLC Publications, a vanity publishing company which produced, among many other things, TV Facts Magazines. Also a man with a quick-witted sense of humor - he often created his own words like the exclamation, “Razzlefratz!” which is lovingly (and comically) used by his wife and daughters still today. His quick wit and funny quips, however, did not hide the fact that Charlie was also sharp as a tack – in fact, MENSA agreed and invited him to join.
Charlie also reveled in going back to his “farming roots” and loved growing (and sharing) delicious tomatoes and vegetables with family and friends each season, sustaining multiple gardens to make sure everyone was taken care of.
Our world has lost – and heaven has gained – the most marvelous husband and father that God has ever created.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, where he was a charter member, on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at 3pm. Reverend Ron Williams officiating. Graveside services will be in Farmersville, TX at the I.O.O.FCemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation, 5429 LBJ Freeway, #250 Dallas, TX75240, The Texas Brain Injury Alliance, 2051 Gattis School Rd. #540-50 Round Rock, Texas78664 or The Park Cities Presbyterian Music Department.
To God be the Glory!