George Phillips, 91

LAUREL - George Phillips of Laurel passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in LifeCare at Lofland Park, Seaford. He was 91.

He was born in Laurel to the late Arthur and Allie Phillips.

He was a farmer in the poultry, grain and produce sector.

George was a member of Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church.

In addition to farming, he loved to hunt, fish, sing in the Bethel church choir and watch his granddaughter play.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Phillips.

He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Owens and her husband John of Laurel, and Marylee Stathos and her husband Chris of San Diego; one sister, Eleanor Carmine of Laurel; four grandchildren, Janice Hoffman and Kim Owens, both of Laurel, Shannon Thompson of Colorado and Rebecca Stathos of Florida; and three great-grandchildren, Nash Thompson, Aydn Thompson and Natalie Hoffman.

A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.

The Rev. Art Smith officiated.

Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in George's honor to Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church or the Bethel United Methodist Women, P.O. Box 187, Laurel, DE 19956.