Ronnie Russell Phillips, Sr.

  Ronnie Russell Phillips, Sr., age 69, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Ronnie was born February 7, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Rev. William P. and Margaret Phillips. Ronnie was a contract Welder for TXI and Martin Marietta for 38 years. His greatest joy in life was his ability to give of himself to so many, not only family but friends. He had a great love of music being an accomplished guitarist. Ronnie loved being a support in sending kids to Youth Camp in memory of his sons, Russell and Rusty Phillips, who preceded him in death. He was a member of Westwood Christian Fellowship.

  Ronnie was survived by his loving wife, Debbie Bideler Phillips; daughter, Kimmy Roberts and husband, Troy; and five grandchildren, all of Houston; father, Rev.William P. Phillips; brother; Johnny Phillips and wife, Norma; sister, Joan Phillips Rockwell and husband, Richard, all of Weatherford; loving nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family members.

  Ronnie was preceded in death by his sons, Ronnie Russell Phillips, Jr. and Rusty William Phillips; mother, Margaret Tate Phillips; and grandparents, A.R. and Lulu Boyd Tate.

  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday morning, at Westwood Christian Fellowship, in Weatherford, Texas. Visitation at 10:00 a.m., Friday morning prior to service. Private burial at a later date. 

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westwood Christian Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 657, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Honorary pallbearers include, Roman Figueroa, Gary Williams, Dewayne Masters, Billy Gaddy, Michael Warnack, Mark Schoessow, Tommy Green, Joe Pecina, Salvador Pecina, Richard Nebben, and Abdias Velazquez.