Hi all, I found this obituary in the library of files at GenealogyBuff.com http://www.genealogybuff.com [Tyler Co., TX] Merton "Phil" Vernon Phillips Woodville-- Funeral service for Merton "Phil" Vernon Phillips, 75, was held Monday, September 8, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jeff Lowe officiating. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Visitation was held Sunday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Phillips passed away September 3, at his residence. Born August 24, 1928 to Raymond and Viola Stanley Phillips in Port Arthur, he lived in Woodville for twenty years. He was a retired operator with Gulf Oil in Port Arthur with 35 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Iris Hamilton Phillips; daughters, Sheila Barrow of Port Arthur and Michelle Jones of Mauriceville; sons, Keith Phillips of Lake Charles, LA. and Paul Phillips of Hutto; grandchildren, Brad Barrow, Melissa Barrow, Joshua Phillips, Todd Jones, Aaron Jones, John Phillips, Josiah Jones; great grandchildren, Devon Barrow, Alec Phillips, and Taralyn Barrow; step daughters, Midge Jackson and Nora Aden. Serving as pallbearers were Josh Phillips, Darwin Jones, John Phillips, Aaron Jones, Todd Jones and Josiah Jones. Services were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County. Hope this helps. Bill