“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which The Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8
Elmer L. Phillips Sr. was born on August 16, 1932, to the late Johnson Phillips and Carrie Dove Phillips. He was a native of Richland, NC (Lenoir County). He later met the love of his life, Patsy A. Taylor, and they were married in 1953. They were a loving married couple for 68 years until the Lord called her home on March 4, 2022.
They collectively had six children: Jimmie Phillips, Alvin Ray Phillips, aka Abdul L. Aswad, Elmer L. Phillips Jr, Patricia Phillips, Keith Edmonds, and Cynthia Carter.
Elmer and his family relocated to Virginia from North Carolina in 1952, where he worked for Richard Foundry for 15 years (retired) and Ford Motor Company for over 30 years before retiring.
Elmer was a hard worker and was dedicated to his family. He was involved in his community civic league and various church ministries at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and was a Tidewater Metro Minister Conference member. For over 19 years, he was the Pastor of New St. Mark Baptist Church from 1992-2012.
Elmer is predeceased by his wife, Patsy Phillips, mother, Carrie Dove, father, Johnson Phillips, sister Ethel Mae Phillips, two brothers, Charles Phillips and Theory Phillips, and a son, Jimmie Phillips.
Elmer leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Patricia Phillips-Otero and Cynthia Carter, three sons, Alvin Ray Phillips, aka Abdul Aswad, Elmer L. Phillips Jr. (Jennifer), and Keith Edmonds, one sister, Mae Belle Robinson, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends and a special caregiver Precious Fonville.
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DeMecca Taylor says
October 15, 2024 at 3:44 pmRest In Power uncle Elmer 🕊🙏🏽💔
Carl Jeffery says
October 21, 2024 at 6:07 amSo sorry for your loss father n law your son n law Carl Jeffery.Love you all.
Ruth & Gregory Prattis says
October 17, 2024 at 1:05 pmSuch a compassionate, Godly man. Heaven has received a true angel. You will be missed. ♥️
BRENDA RHINEHART says
October 19, 2024 at 11:09 amCONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN LOSS OF LOVE ONE
BRENDA RHINEHART says
October 19, 2024 at 11:10 amSO SORRY FOR LOSS OF LOVE ONE
Michael Benson says
October 22, 2024 at 5:18 pmCONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN LOSS OF LOVED ONE.
Todd Patton says
October 25, 2024 at 11:30 amVery sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends! God Bless!