ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For PHILLIPS, ROBERT LEE, JR.

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.

Died Thursday, August 4, 2011

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PHILLIPS, ROBERT LEE, JR.
July 8, 1931 - August 4, 2011

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Robert L., (Bob) Phillips, Jr. went to be with his Lord on August 4, 2011. 

Bob was born in Louisville, Ky., July 8, 1931.

Bob is survived by his wife of 13 years, Carol ,son and daughter in law, Ron 
and Ruth Phillips of Sugar Hill, Ga. granddaughter and her husband, Gretchen 
and Jeff Jones of Plantation, Florida, granddaughter Erin Phillips of Georgia, 
sister in law and her husband Sherree and Ed Koehler of Texas, brother in law 
and wife Bill and Cathy Campbell of California, and brother in law and wife 
Hugh and Donna Campbell of Missouri. 
In addition, cousins; Bobby and Helen Kohler, of Shepherdsville, Ky. and 
Beverly Cunningham, and Delores Turner of Louisville, Ky.

Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores, and son Larry, and 
parents Robert and Azalea Phillips, plus grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Bob attended school in Louisville, Ky. after which he worked in the Utility 
Industry for 47 years. Bob worked with Louisville Gas and Electric, Combustion 
Engineering as a lead start up engineer, Houston Lighting and Power, Houston, 
TX, Grand Island Utilities, Grand Island, NE, Nebraska Public Power District, 
in Sutherland and Omaha, NE, Associated Electric Co-Op of New Madrid, MO. 
In 1996, Bob retired in Owensboro, Ky. from Big Rivers Electric Corporation. 
Bob was always a leader in Power Plant operations and professional 
organizations. 
He served as president of the Grand Island Engineers Club as well as the 
Western Nebraska Engineers Club.

Bob operated a Marina and Restaurant on Lake Travis outside of Austin, Texas 
for a time. Bob relocated to LaPlace, LA in 1997, where he began a second 10 
year career with Avis/Budget Car Rental, retiring in 2010.

Bob was an avid sports fan, he coached Little League baseball for over 20 
years, personally loved golfing, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching 
NASCAR, football, and basketball. 
Bob served as an officer of the Riverwood Homeowners Asssociation for over ten 
years, most recently as Secretary/Treasurer.

At the time of his death, Bob was a member of First Baptist Church in La Place. 
Through the years he had been a deacon and RA leader in several churches, and 
Chairman of the Building Committee at Sharpstown Baptist, Church in Houston, 
TX.

Bob had the distinction of being named a Kentucky Colonel. Besides the details 
of his accomplishments, Bob was a fun and always cheerful fellow. He was never 
too busy to lend advice, a helping hand or serve others in a time of need. He 
will be greatly missed and we his survivors and friends will remember him with 
a smile, many great stories and a grateful heart. 
We have been blessed and encouraged by his life well lived out before us and 
his example of excellence in all he did.

A special thanks for all the loving care to Lakeside Hospice. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory to, Lakeside Hospice,5105 
W. Napoleon Ave. Metairie, La. 70001 or River Region Hospice House, 507 
Upstream Street, River Ridge, LA 70123 or First Baptist Church, 120 Ormond 
Blvd., La Place, La.70068.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:30 am at 
First Baptist Church, 120 Ormond Blvd. in LaPlace.

Arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco.

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