Robert H. Phillips
Robert H. Phillips, 74, of Carmichaels, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, with family by his side.
Although he battled multiple sclerosis for 38 years, he always had a smile on his face and never complained. Bob was a man of great faith.
He was a coal miner and former superintendent at Blacksville (W.Va.) No. 1 mine. Mr. Phillips retired from Consolidation Coal Co. as supervisor of industrial employee relations at Humphrey and Arkwright mines.
He was a member of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, Carmichaels, where he served on parish council and as a lector and usher. Bob was also a member of Knights of Columbus J.F.K. Lodge 3569, Carmichaels, where he was a fourth-degree knight. He also served on Flenniken Library Board.
He was born October 25, 1943, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Vernon and June Pratt Phillips.
On February 16, 1963, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Jo Buday, who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Robin Emerson and husband Mark; a grandson, the love of his life, Matthew Robert Emerson; a sister-in-law, Cindy Buday Roberts and husband Bret; a sister, Dianne Nicholson (Ralph); four brothers, Richard O. Phillips, David Phillips (Diane), George Phillips and Timothy Phillips (Pam); and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are an infant brother, Vernon Randall; a brother, Gary (Henry) Phillips; and his in-laws, Joseph and Lucy Buday.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the time when prayers will be said, Monday, June 4, in Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100. A Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church, Carmichaels, with the Rev. John M. Bauer as celebrant. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society or Geibel Catholic High School in Connellsville.