Arthur M. "Art" Phillips, age 79, of Smyrna, Delaware, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at home. Mr. Phillips was born in Chester, Pa to the late Arthur M., Sr. and Hazel Birney Phillips. He and his wife retired to Crystal River, Florida for 18 happy years before moving to Delaware 4 ½ years ago to be closer to their family.

Graduate of Prospect Park High School and attended Lincoln Prep.

Employed by Sun Oil Refinery for 35 years working as a 1st Class Rigger until his retirement 29 years ago.

A man devoted to his home and family. An avid sportsman he enjoyed baseball, golf & basketball. He was very active with the Delco Baseball League of Delaware County and managed a Teener League and Basketball Team.

Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret (nee Parsons) Phillips; One Daughter: Carol (John) White of New Jersey; Three Sons: Arthur "Artie" Phillips, III of Glenolden, PA; Donald (Marjorie) Phillips of Brookhaven, PA and Larry S. Phillips of New Jersey; Grandchildren: Tanya, Nicole, Donald, Jesse, Ryan, Stephen, Jared and Zack; Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyer Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) and Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.

Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Arthur Phillips may be given to Delaware Hospice, 911 South Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19904; or Kenton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Kenton, DE 19955.

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(07/28/10)