Arthur Coleman Phillips

Arthur Coleman Phillips was born on July 28, 1915 in Guys, Tennessee to the late Luther and Anna Forsythe Phillips. He was united in marriage to Alma D. Cooksey on January 8, 1939. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips farmed during the first few years after their marriage. He worked for Fisher Aircraft Company in Memphis for approximately 6 years and then with Reynolds Metals Company in Sheffield, AL. While with Reynolds Metals, he worked in fabricating the shell for America\'s first missile called the Redstone. He and Mrs. Phillips owned and operated A. C. Phillips Grocery in Eastview, TN for 20 years. He was the oldest member of New Hope Methodist Church. Mr. Phillips passed from this life on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in Corinth, MS at the age of 96 years, 10 months, 9 days.He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Alma D. Phillips of Ramer, TN; a son, Tommy Phillips of Ramer; a brother, James Phillips of Guys, TN.Other than his parents, Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Farris, and two brothers, Joe Phillips and Alton Phillips.