Gordon W Phillips

GORDON W PHILLIPS, age 86, Inverness FL, died October 12, 2014 under the loving care of his family, friends and compassionate nurses at Hospice of Citrus County. Gordon was born on June 21, 1928 in Jamaica, VT to the late Raymond and Ella (Ware) Phillips.  He owned and operated the soda fountain and village store “On The Corner” in Townshend, VT for 35 years with his wife Joyce (Fontaine) before retiring and relocating full time to Florida. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the years he spent golfing with the American-Canadian Snowbirds. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Imogene (Pauley); son Brent (Helene) Phillips, Beverly Hills, FL; daughters Lauris (James) Bissell, Munsonville, NH and Barbara Reno, Las Cruces, NM; his brother John Phillips, Fairborn, OH; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his first wife of 58 years, Joyce (Fontaine).  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Road Church of Christ. There will be no calling hours. A private service will be held in Townshend, VT at a later date.  At the family’s request memorial donations in Gordon’s name may be made to Grace Cottage Hospital P.O. Box 216, Townshend, VT.  05353.  Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with private arrangements.