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Glenn Ashley Phillips, formerly of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away quietly on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the age of 91 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on June 18, 1932, in Napa, California, to parents Lulu and Glenn Ashley Phillips Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Patricia, his beloved sister Georgina Califf, beloved children Steven Phillips (Denise), Karen Anfinsen (David), Michael Phillips (Kathy), eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Dad began his career at Southern California Gas Co., then moved on to General Electric (GE), where he wore many hats and retired after 35 years. At GE, his job took him from California to Saudi Arabia, Kansas City, and Dallas, Texas. However, after retiring from GE, he could not sit still and soon rejoined the workforce and worked for Specialized Marketing Inc, allowing him to travel to U.S. Military bases around the world. Seven years later, he finally decided to retire again in North Richland Hills, Texas. He was an avid volunteer, sharing his time with the community in and around the North Richland Hills area. He volunteered at the North Richland Hills Police Department, helped kids hone their reading skills at elementary schools, spent time caring for animals at the North Richland Hills animal shelter, and provided business advice to small business owners as a member of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). He loved to travel with his wife Pat, and they were privileged to share so many memories and experience the world together through their travels – his favorite place was Ireland, but he always said the prettiest was Hawaii. Dad was a wonderful and kind man, making himself available when family needed advice on anything and everything—he always seemed to have the answer. He loved his family deeply and had a great affection for his animals, especially Kelly and Misty! He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lulu Johnson, his father, Glenn Ashley Phillips Sr., his stepfather, Walter Johnson, grandson Christopher Phillips, and great-great-grandson Hudson Littaritz. Graveside service will be Monday, September 11, 2023, at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dad’s name can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Glenn Ashley Phillips

June 18, 1932 - September 2, 2023