Albert W. Phillips, 65

SEAFORD - On Friday, May 22, 2009, devoted husband, father, and friend, Albert W. Phillips, 65, peacefully left to be with his Lord and Savior. Born to Franklin and Erma J. Phillips in Laurel on Dec. 28, 1943, Mr. Phillips graduated from Laurel High School in 1963. He joined the Delaware Army Nation Guard directly after high school and began working for E.I. DuPont in Seaford. In 1967 he reenlisted in the Army on Active Duty. As an Infantryman and Ranger, he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division, 5th Regiment serving in Vietnam from 1968 through 1969. During his tour of duty, Mr. Phillips was awarded (2) Bronze Stars for Valor, (2) Air Medals, and (2) Purple Heart for wounds incurred in combat. Upon returning home he resumed working at the DuPont, retiring in 1984. Over the next 23 years Mr. Phillips worked for the Sussex County Office of Community Development and owned and operated two businesses in Salisbury, Md. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Gail of Seaford; son, Dwayne Phillips of Millville; son, Darren Phillips of Salisbury; one brother, Wayne Phillips, in Delmar, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Betty Phillips, Seaford and Peggy Phillips, Milford. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in the area. The viewing and memorial services were Friday, May 29 at St. John's United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford. The viewing began at 10 a.m.; memorial services 11:30, followed by burial at Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.