Franklin Edward Phillips

Franklin Edward Phillips, 94, of Lancaster died after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 28th, 2017, at his residence surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Phillips and Gladys Harter Phillips. Frank graduated from JP McCaskey High School and attended The Wharton School of Business and Georgetown University. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was in the 2nd wave of the D-Day Invasion in Normandy. He gave 4 full years of service in the Army before being wounded in Germany and paralyzed for nearly 4 years after the war. Determined to walk again, he endured intensive physical therapy and as a testament to his strong will, character and zest for life he eventually regained full mobility. After the war, he returned to Lancaster and married Verla Read with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage with in 2012 before her passing. Frank worked for various companies during his lifetime including Armstrong World Industries, Farnam, Coltec Industries and General Motors. Also an entrepreneur, he owned several businesses and real estate. Frank volunteered his time and resources with many organizations in Lancaster and as an alumni of McCaskey he thoroughly enjoyed attending basketball games there. A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Frank also loved spending time at his home in Dewey Beach, DE with his family and close friends. Frank is survived by his sons: Larry Phillips and his partner Sally Butler of Martic township, PA; Barry husband of Rachelle Phillips of Conestoga Township, PA; his grandchildren Tracy Phillips Hoover of Lancaster, Kennedy Foster Phillips and Carly Read Phillips both of Conestoga Township, two great-grandchildren Charlotte Marie Hoover and Spencer Harrison Hoover and two step-grandchildren; Rebekah Morrison and David Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Frank’s name at The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster, 116 S. Water Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, OR The Salvation Army of Lancaster, 131 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Anyone wishing to attend can contact the family directly or by posting to the online condolences

Franklin Edward Phillips

October 28, 2017