April 12, 1943 – June 1, 2024
Larry L. Phillips, 81, of Springville, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.
Born April 12, 1943, he was the son of Frank Phillips and Helen (Spoonmore) Bell. He married Linda Strunk on August 30, 1963.
Larry retired from CSX Railroad, where he was an Assistant Road Master. He was the union President of the BMWE and a Regional Safety Liaison. He had been a poll worker during elections in Springville and was a past president for over 30 years of the Springville Christian Cemetery Association. He graduated from the Oolitic High School with the class of 1961 and held a certification in small engine repair.
Larry was of Christian Faith and had served as an Elder and Deacon. Larry was a loving Husband, Father, and “Pap.” He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren dearly. Larry enjoyed helping and counseling people, telling them about Jesus. He was a patient and kind man who loved helping his children and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren about the outdoors and how to fish and mushroom hunt. He
was a horseshoe champion euchre player and enjoyed bowling. He was a Webelo and Cub Scout leader.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Larry are his wife of 61 years, Linda; two sons, Larry ‘Scott’ Phillips and Robby (Kathie) Phillips, all of Springville; four grandchildren, Chelsea Fuller, Whitley Phillips, Elisha Phillips, and Brandon (Amy) Fender; seven great-grandchildren, Emma, Harrison, Makaia, Zaylen, Braxton, Brinley, and Abram; siblings, Joan Phipps, Pauline Sanders, and Ralph Bell; along with several nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Brandon; siblings, Gene Bell, Jack Phillips, Amanda Schoolcraft, and Angela Cowell.
Funeral Services for Larry L. Phillips will be at Noon on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Phil Thorne officiating. Burial will follow in the Springville Christian Cemetery on Old Farm Road, Springville, Indiana. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 4th, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel in Bedford.
Memorials can be made instead of flowers in Larry’s memory to the Springville Christian Cemetery Association at 4083 Old Farm Road, Springville, IN 47462.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers can be ordered online at www.FergusonLee.com.
