Billy Paul Phillips Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billy Paul Phillips, resident of Copan, passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2019 in the Hillcrest Hospital of Claremore at the age of 83 years. Billy was born October 26, 1935 at Cassville, Missouri. He was the son of William and Minnie (Shrum) Phillips. Billy was raised and received his education in Monett, Missouri. Following his high school graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp serving his country. After being discharged, he attended Kansas University where he received his Liberal Arts degree. Billy worked for Phillips Petroleum for 30 years, retiring from the accounting department. On December 18, 1988, Billy and Ruth Ann McMurtrey were united in marriage. They made their home in Bartlesville until 2005, when they moved to Copan. Billy was a devoted husband and you could always find them together. He also enjoyed watching old westerns on TV. Those that survive include his wife Ruth of the home; 2 children – Helen Comstock and husband Don of Dewey, OK and Elizabeth Weiss and her companion William Quinton of Copan; one brother Tom Phillips of Branson, MO; four grandchildren – Donna Lynn Comstock of Dewey, Natasha Nelson of Bartlesville, Donnie Paul Pippin of Tulsa and Amanda Pippin of Copan. Also surviving are one great grandson and three great granddaughters. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and a son John. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 30th in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Copan with Pastor Michael Leskowat officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery at Caney, Kansas. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com

Billy Paul Phillips

October 26, 1935 - May 24, 2019