Birth date: May 23, 1934 Death date: Mar 1, 2014
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Frank Wilson ‘Bud’ Phillips, Jr., age 79, of Three Mile Highway, the Ingalls community where he was a lifelong resident, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 23, 1934 in Avery County and was the oldest son of the late Frank W. Phillips, Sr. and the late Henrietta Thompson Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsanna Phillips Cope and a brother, Anthony W. ‘Tony’ Phillips. He attended Lees-McRae College and North Carolina State University, studying electrical engineering. With his brother Tony, Bud farmed, mined mica, and worked in the timber business. Bud owned and operated Mitchell Lumber Co. until his death. A self-reliant mountain man, Bud pursued his interests exploring the mountains, identifying trees, plants and flowers and searching for Indian artifacts. His unique passion for the history of the land in Western North Carolina made him a lifelong learner and teacher to his family, friends and geologists from around the world. Bud is survived by his daughter; Cynthia Phillips of Ingalls; his sons; Jim Phillips and wife, Susan of Burnsville; and Alan Phillips and wife, Anne of Burnsville; eight grand children; Jessie, Matthew, Valerie, Gracie, Tony, Mikaela, Sophia, and Aleyna; sisters; Rita Phillips Todd and husband, Lionel of Whiteville, NC, Jane Phillips Powell and husband, Charlie of Asheville, NC, and Susie Phillips Loven and husband, Jimmy of Afton, TN; and Vivien Clark Phillips, the mother of his children. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service honoring the life of Bud Phillips on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Toni Ruth Smith officiating. A time to receive friends and share memories and support the family will begin at 4:00 pm on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Phillips Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to; Yellow Mountain Enterprise.org, P.O. Box 548, Newland, NC 28657, visiting their website www.yellowmountainenterprises.org or by calling 828-733-2944. Yellow Mountain Enterprise is a 501-C nonprofit organization that assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Mr. Phillips name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, NC is assisting the Phillips family.Read Obituary
There has been, and shall only ever be one Bud Phillips.
My late father bought timber from Bud for his mill and introduced me to him in 2001. I cherish the times I spent in his office talking about the geology of the area and always looked forward to trading rock and mineral samples with him that we had both collected. I will certainly miss his kind soul.
im so sorry for your loss.. your all in our prayers.. he was always so kind to me and my famliy . God bless!!
proverbs 3:5 kjv
bud phillips. hard workin. solid and unprentious. self sufficient mountain man of limitless
curiosity and knowledge of these beautiful, bountiful and mysterious mountains
we are lucky to call home.
generous, maybe to a fault. with his time; his knowledge; and stuff in general.
i always left 55 altapass hwy, with my arms full of goodies and something new to ponder.
i will always cherish his memory.
paul chapman
You will be deeply missed old buddy, I lit a candle for you. Bryon Bailey
We had the pleasure of spending some time with Bud during visits to Spruce Pine and at the Phillip’s Family Reunions. Bud was a unique individual who touched our hearts and challenged our minds. We will definitely miss him. We want to extend our deep sympathy and affection to the entire Phillips family.
Warmest regards,
Gary & Christina Hutchins
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Bud invited me into his world frequently to sit a spell and see his collections, listen to his stories. There was always a parting gift; a rock, feather, miniature bible. I will cherish his memory.
sorry for your lose,the memorys of bud will live long in the spruce pine area.my heart go"s out to his family and freinds.from thomas lee and they members of the caldwell county hunting club.
