He was born December 15, 1920 in Thebes, IL a son of Webster Jennings and Ada Marie Gulley Phillips. Webster married Sarah Ils on September 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL and they have been married for 65 years.
Webster is survived by his wife: Sarah Phillips of Pontiac; one son: Webster P. Phillips of Baltimore, MD; one daughter: Martha K. (Jack) Bedford of Springfield; one granddaughter: Sharri (Robert) Pfaff of Pontiac; three great grandchildren, Justine, Madison, and Conrad Pfaff; two brothers: Cletus (Connie) Phillips of Blane, WA and Wayne Phillips of Yuma, AZ. He was preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother.
Webster served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was in the 30th Infantry Division and took part in the Battle of the Bulge and theNormandy invasion. Webster was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, twice and given a Purple Heart.
He made a career in the Department of Corrections, having worked at the Dwight Penitentiary before his retirement in 1985.
Webster was a member of the Elks Club, the Art Guild, and the AARP where he was an office holder. Webster enjoyed music, dancing, playing the guitar, and singing. He would often go from nursing home to nursing home performing for the residents. Webster was a great storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Sarah was the love of his life and his family meant a lot to him. Webster was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa who will be greatly missed.
Burial will be at Patty Cemetery following services, where Military rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac
Source: Calvert-Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac
Webster is survived by his wife: Sarah Phillips of Pontiac; one son: Webster P. Phillips of Baltimore, MD; one daughter: Martha K. (Jack) Bedford of Springfield; one granddaughter: Sharri (Robert) Pfaff of Pontiac; three great grandchildren, Justine, Madison, and Conrad Pfaff; two brothers: Cletus (Connie) Phillips of Blane, WA and Wayne Phillips of Yuma, AZ. He was preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother.
Webster served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was in the 30th Infantry Division and took part in the Battle of the Bulge and theNormandy invasion. Webster was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, twice and given a Purple Heart.
He made a career in the Department of Corrections, having worked at the Dwight Penitentiary before his retirement in 1985.
Webster was a member of the Elks Club, the Art Guild, and the AARP where he was an office holder. Webster enjoyed music, dancing, playing the guitar, and singing. He would often go from nursing home to nursing home performing for the residents. Webster was a great storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Sarah was the love of his life and his family meant a lot to him. Webster was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa who will be greatly missed.
Burial will be at Patty Cemetery following services, where Military rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac
Source: Calvert-Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac
He was born December 15, 1920 in Thebes, IL a son of Webster Jennings and Ada Marie Gulley Phillips. Webster married Sarah Ils on September 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL and they have been married for 65 years.
Webster is survived by his wife: Sarah Phillips of Pontiac; one son: Webster P. Phillips of Baltimore, MD; one daughter: Martha K. (Jack) Bedford of Springfield; one granddaughter: Sharri (Robert) Pfaff of Pontiac; three great grandchildren, Justine, Madison, and Conrad Pfaff; two brothers: Cletus (Connie) Phillips of Blane, WA and Wayne Phillips of Yuma, AZ. He was preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother.
Webster served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was in the 30th Infantry Division and took part in the Battle of the Bulge and theNormandy invasion. Webster was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, twice and given a Purple Heart.
He made a career in the Department of Corrections, having worked at the Dwight Penitentiary before his retirement in 1985.
Webster was a member of the Elks Club, the Art Guild, and the AARP where he was an office holder. Webster enjoyed music, dancing, playing the guitar, and singing. He would often go from nursing home to nursing home performing for the residents. Webster was a great storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Sarah was the love of his life and his family meant a lot to him. Webster was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa who will be greatly missed.
Burial will be at Patty Cemetery following services, where Military rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac
Source: Calvert-Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac
Webster is survived by his wife: Sarah Phillips of Pontiac; one son: Webster P. Phillips of Baltimore, MD; one daughter: Martha K. (Jack) Bedford of Springfield; one granddaughter: Sharri (Robert) Pfaff of Pontiac; three great grandchildren, Justine, Madison, and Conrad Pfaff; two brothers: Cletus (Connie) Phillips of Blane, WA and Wayne Phillips of Yuma, AZ. He was preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother.
Webster served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was in the 30th Infantry Division and took part in the Battle of the Bulge and theNormandy invasion. Webster was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, twice and given a Purple Heart.
He made a career in the Department of Corrections, having worked at the Dwight Penitentiary before his retirement in 1985.
Webster was a member of the Elks Club, the Art Guild, and the AARP where he was an office holder. Webster enjoyed music, dancing, playing the guitar, and singing. He would often go from nursing home to nursing home performing for the residents. Webster was a great storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Sarah was the love of his life and his family meant a lot to him. Webster was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa who will be greatly missed.
Burial will be at Patty Cemetery following services, where Military rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac
Source: Calvert-Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac
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