Russell Eugene Phillips, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to be with the lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at home. He was born on November 23, 1933, the son of Claude Raymond Phillips and Mary Rose (McGee) Phillips.
He served in the US Army where he was stationed in Fort Benning Georgia. Russell worked at Clark Equipment for many years until retiring 1983. He also worked at Smitty's Sports shop for 20+ years. He was very instrumental and a part of the Fort Custer Training Center, a hunting program for the hunters with disabilities and youth hunts.
Russell is survived by his Wife of 61 years - Betty (Powers) Phillips; Five Sons, Jim Phillips, Russ Phillips, Jr., Mike (Kelli) Phillips, Tony Phillips, Terry Phillips; Daughter, Sheri (John) Heffron; Grandchildren, Johnny, Michelle, Tyler, Steven, Brian, Heather, Zack; Seven great-grandchildren; Two Sisters, Betty Hicks and Joann White. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Ella Mae Malik.
Russell was passionate about hunting, fishing and playing golf. He loved his family and his grandkids. He was adamant about Sunday lunch with the family. Russ was full of life and told big stories of his fishing and hunting experiences. Russ loved watching sports and even played for Clark Equipment Softball team.
Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Wednesday, December 10th from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.
A funeral service will be held at Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Thursday December 11th at 12pm with Jeff Davis officiating. Interment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Memorial tributes may be made to Fort Custer Group Leaders (Hunting Programs)
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com


Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
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