Obit of Phillips, Orville Gene - Unknown County, Oklahoma Thanks to Bakersfield Californian for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright, http://www.bakersfield.com/ 08 Feb 2009 Return to Unknown County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okstate.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Arvin Cemetery--Arvin CA Orville Gene Phillips 1928 - 2008 Basham Funeral Care Visitation for Orville Gene Phillips will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Lamont Assembly of God (8300 Collison Ave.) on Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Arvin Cemetery. Orville is survived by his wife, Betty Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Jay Sayrahder; daughter, Lynn Davidson; son, Rick Clark; five grandchildren; six great- grandsons; brother, John Phillips; sister, Dale Billingsley; sister and brother- in-law, Goldie and Gilbert Amick; brother and sister- in-law, Monroe and Dixie Phillips; sister and brother- in-law, Ruby and Phil Rushing; sister and brother-in-law, Clarice and Oscar Watson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Orville came to California from Oklahoma as a young boy. He attended school in Lamont and later served in the Korean War. After retiring from ARB Construction in 1988 as a Superintendent he and Betty began traveling the country in their motor home. He loved going out to the desert and riding his quad runner. When he wasn't away on a trip in the RV, Orville loved tending to his garden and trees and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a very active and faithful member of the Assembly of God Church. For additional service or floral delivery information, contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 12/14/2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Unknown County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okstate.html