Hiram Edmond Phillips, age 84, a former resident of Hartford, AL went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veteran's Home in Pell City, AL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Bethlehem - New Salem Cemetery on Highway 22 E, New Site, AL with Rev. Bill Phillips officiating. Services arranged by Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips was born February 9, 1931 in Anderson, AL. He was the son of Amos Huston Phillips and Pearlie Lucille Starks. He attended Auburn University and was an educator in Geneva County for many years.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Hamlet Phillips, sister, Rebecca Eddy and brother-in-law, Joe Eddy. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Mullins (Randall) of Greenville, son, William "Bill" Hamlet Phillips (Elsie) of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren; Dr. Kristen Douglas (Mat) of Memphis, TN, Janie Lynn Mullins of Wheaton, IL, Blake Hamlet Mullins of Ruston, LA, Zachary Hamlet Phillips of Rowlett, TX, Stephanie Adina Kelley of Ozark, AL, great-grandson, Deklin Hamlet Phillips of Mobile, AL, brother, Gary Phillips (Kathlene) of Rogersville, AL and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veteran's Home, 7054 Veteran's Parkway Pell City, AL, 35125.