Harry Franklin Phillips was born September 28, 1927, in Choska, Oklahoma, to Earl and Joanna Alice Wood Phillips. He died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 90 years. Harry was reared and educated in Haskell, Oklahoma, and was a graduate of Haskell High School. He was a veteran of the armed forces and served his country honorably with the United States Air Force. Harry was married to the love of his life Marie on January 21, 1948, in Stonebluff, Oklahoma. He spent most of his working life with Rockwell International in Tulsa retiring as a manager. He was a longtime faithful and charter member of Friendship Baptist Church in Owasso. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes including going fishing. He had coached softball, but enjoyed watching all kinds of sporting events.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His wife of over 70 years; Marie, of the home
Children; Marilyn Kirkpatrick and husband Rick, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Alan Phillips and wife Bobbie, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Robert Kirkpatrick and wife Cindy, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Richard Kirkpatrick and wife DeNae, of Norman, Oklahoma
Russell Kirkpatrick and wife Cassie, of Hays Kansas
Brandy Schlomann and husband Robert, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Brian Canada and wife Cara, of Guthrie, Oklahoma
Great grandchildren; Madalyn, Logan, Macey, Caitin, Blake, Wyatt, Warren, Luke, Whitney,
Javi, Parker, Liddie, Cale, and Cambrie
Brothers; Don Phillips and wife Retha, of Lawton, Oklahoma
Bill Phillips and wife Gale, of Verdigris, Oklahoma
Bob Phillips and wife Sue, of San Fernando, Philippines
Sister; Arlene Wilson and husband Jimmy, of Norman, Oklahoma
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Phillips; two sisters, Flossella Phillips and Marion Baker; and one brother, Samuel Phillips.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018, at Friendship Baptist Church in Owasso with Pastor Russell Kirkpatrick officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at the Haskell City Cemetery in Haskell, Oklahoma. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Calvary Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 834, Eufaula, Oklahoma, 74432, or Friendship Baptist Church Mission Fund, 14100 East 86th Street North, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
