Arthur Phillips
Uniontown
Arthur “Wayne” Phillips, 88, of Uniontown, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Wayne was born April 19, 1936, in Uniontown, a son of John Joseph and Betty Jean King Phillips.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Gallagher Phillips; and siblings, John P. Phillips, Harry Holyfield, Edna Hunt, and Isobel Tolbert.
Wayne served for 22 and a half years (1953-1976) in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps ranking as a Sergeant First Class. He served in Vietnam for two years. Wayne earned the Good Conduct Medal USMC, Good Conduct Medal 3rd U.S. Army, Meritorious Unit, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 3 Campaigns, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Campaigns, and a Bronze Star Medal. Wayne was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8543; American Legion Post 51, where he served as senior vice commander; Amvets Post 103; and BSA Troop 617 Legion Post 51.
He worked for Economy Furnace from 1976-1986 and was self-employed from 1986 until his retirement in 2000 from C & W Home Remodeling.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, model airplanes, remote control cars, and walking in the woods – his favorite place was the riverbank.
Wayne is survived by his caregiver, Mindy Madison of Lemont Furnace; brother, Lamoyne Holyfield of Lakeland, Fla.; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 14, in the DeGUSIPE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 65 N. Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Stacey A. Dolfi, funeral director. Visitation continues from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of a funeral service, Friday, November 15, in the funeral home, with Pastor Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sylvan Heights Cemetery, where Military Rites will be accorded. Friends are then cordially invited to a luncheon honoring Wayne at 1:30 p.m. in Amvets Post 103, Hopwood.