Earl D. Phillips

September 30, 1933 - September 19, 2011

Earl D. Phillips, 77 of Parker, Pa., passed away Monday afternoon at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Born in Parker, Pa., on Sept. 30, 1933 he was the son of the late John Lincoln and Lillian B. Taylor Phillips. Earl was married to Joan Eiler Phillips on September 21st, 1957 in Winchester Va. who survives. A diesel automotive mechanic most of his life, he retired from Ralph Dittman Trucking. He was Protestant by faith. Earl was previously a social member at the VFW in Parker. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He could fix anything and would "prove you wrong" if you said it was broken. He was a hard worker and could build just about anything. Earl was a jokester and enjoyed the company of his dog "Buddy". In addition to his wife Joan, he is survived by his one daughter: Brenda (Vern) Slaugenhoup of St. Petersburg. Three sons: Richard (Tammy) Phillips of Sligo; David (Traci) Phillips of Knox; and Bryan (April) Phillips of St. Petersburg. One sister: Imogene Eiler of Erie. Eleven Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son: Jimmy L. Phillips and one brother; Johnny Phillips. Friends will be received at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home (Wayne St.) Parker, Pa., on Thursday the 22nd from 2-4 & 6-8PM. Funeral Service will be at the Funeral Home on Friday at 11AM. Interment will take place at the Allegheny Cemetery near Parker.