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Charles Wesley Phillips, 66, handyman who used his craft to assist family and friends

Charles Wesley Phillips
Charles Wesley Phillips

Charles Wesley Phillips, 66, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Freeman and Virginia B. Phillips; and sister, Nancy Wheeler.

Charles is survived by his wife of 3.5 years, Jennifer Louise Phillips; stepson, Bobby Woodhouse (Kaylen); step-grandchildren, Lee Woodhouse, Becky Harhara and Catherine Owens; sisters, Susan Clark and Vicki Freeman Guss; brother-in-law, Steve Wheeler; nephew, Thomas Guss; nieces, Bonnie Shores and Christina Wheeler; and many other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Charles worked as a quality control manager for Continental Automotive, Newport News, and retired Oct. 10, 2019, after 28 years of service. Charles was a lifetime member of James River Rod and Gun Club and a Bethel High School, Class of 1971, alumnus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing using his natural ability as handyman to help his family and friends and spending his free time with his wife and four dogs.

A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton. Interment will be held in Peninsula Memorial Park at a later date.

Share online condolences with the family at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.

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