G. Walker Phillips Sr.

G. Walker Phillips, Sr., 90, of Lancaster went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. His wife, Vera J. Phillips passed away on May 25, 2016. Born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, on September 15, 1927 he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Aldah (Walker) Phillips. Walker was a 1945 graduate of Pottsville High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track; sang in the Choral Ensemble and the A cappella Choir; and once acted in the Pottsville Little Theater. He served in the Merchant Marines from June 1945 to December 1946. Mr. Phillips owned & operated Walker’s Cleaning Service from 1980 to 1991. He was a devoted member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, where he volunteered countless hours and served as the Church Sexton for 25 years. He was a life member of the Columbia Middletown Elks and a member of the American Legion Post #185. He enjoyed gardening and golfing. He established “Walker’s Warriors” Lancaster Bocce Ball team in 1978 and played up until his death. He is survived by three daughters, Judith Ann Boyd, Darlene Marie Stoy (Chuck), and Geri Lynn Adams (Joseph); two sons, Dennis Wayne Phillips and G. Walker Phillips, Jr. (Xiuying); a step-daughter, Donna Quinn; a step-son, James Quinn, Jr. (Barbara); nine grandchildren, Gia (Paul), Scott (Melissa), Jason (Mandy), Tina, Kyle (Heather), Jared, Stephanie, Taylor (Anne), and Katie; four step-grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a step-grandson, Jayson Bouder. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Walker’s Memorial Service at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Clifton D. Eshbach officiating. The committal service will follow in the Church Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends at the Church on Friday from 10:00 until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, at the above address.