CANEY – William T. "Bill" Phillips, age 94, retired Supervisor for Williams Natural Gas Co., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Bill was born on December 27, 1925 to Chester and Emma Phillips in Bartlesville, OK. Bill joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and fought in WWII. Bill served from December 13, 1943 to May 7, 1946. On February 7, 1947, he married Alice Robison in Sedan, KS. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and working in his shop. He spent many hours with his son, daughters, grandkids, and great grandkids outdoors enjoying all these activities. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul, Gene, Charles, L.D.; and a sister, Betty Hall. Survivors include: children, Susan (Les) Berblinger, Jane (Mike) Robinson, Connie Hemphill (Chris Struble), Kevin Phillips; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation one hour prior to service. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Hwy 54, Wichita. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, KS. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Kansas Honor Flight, P.O. Box 2371, Hutchinson, KS, 67504.
