PANHANDLE Eugene M. Phillips, age 81, of Panhandle, died on Friday, March 16, 2012.
A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, Panhandle, with the Rev. Mark Urquhart and grandson, Zack Esgar, officiating. Arrangements will be handled by Minton-Chatwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips was born in Amarillo, Texas, on November 24, 1930, to parents James C. and Ruth Phillips; moving to Borger, Texas, the same year where he grew up, graduating from Borger High School in 1948.
Mr. Phillips attended the University of Texas from 1948 to 1951 when his education was interrupted by a four-year stint in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He completed his education in 1957 with a degree in business and finance.
He married Elaine Cundiff of Canyon, Texas, in Canyon on June 1, 1957.
Mr. Phillips joined First National Bank of Panhandle in 1961, advancing to president in 1968. He served as president and chairman until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Phillips was very active in banking and civic organizations. He served as chairman of the 8th District of the Texas Bankers Association and several TBA Committees. Mr. Phillips served on the board of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and the board of North Panhandle Bankers Association. Mr. Phillips also served six years on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
In December of 1990, Texas Tech University and Texas Bankers Association honored Mr. Phillips as Outstanding Ag Banker of the year.
Mr. Phillips was a past board member of Panhandle Plains Historical Society, Amarillo Area Foundation, Panhandle Heritage Association, Carson County Square House Museum and Harrington Regional Medical Center. In conjunction with First National Bank, he was recipient of Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Golden Nail Award in 1986. He is a past president of Panhandle Rotary Club, Panhandle Chamber of Commerce and a past chairman of First Christian Church Board. In 1985, Mr. Phillips was named Panhandle
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a son David, a grandson Jay Patrick, a brother Jimmy Phillips, and his parents, Mr. J.C. and Ruth Phillips.
Survivors in include his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Julie Esgar and husband Dave of Wiley Co.; a daughter, Marcia Lamberson of Lubbock; a son, Robert Phillips and wife Susan of Clifton, Tx.; a daughter-in-law, Denise Winter and husband Mike of Panhandle. Granddaughters, Shea Reinhardt and husband Matt; Leah Manning and husband Zach; Bailley Lamberson; Mckinley Lamberson; Abby Phillips; and grandsons, Zack Esgar; Joseph Phillips; Austin Phillips; Holt Lamberson; Brock Lamberson; Alex Phillips; John Winter and David Winter. Three great-grandchildren, Lylah Reinhardt, Royce Reinhardt, and Paisley Manning. One sister, Courtney Durham of Hammond, La.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, First Christian Church of Panhandle or your favorite charity.
(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, March 18, 2012)
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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Eugene Meyer Phillips
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1930
Gender: Male
Birth County: Potter
Father's Name: James Clayton Phillips
Mother's name: Ruth Jerger Meyer
Roll Number: 1930_0006
A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, Panhandle, with the Rev. Mark Urquhart and grandson, Zack Esgar, officiating. Arrangements will be handled by Minton-Chatwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips was born in Amarillo, Texas, on November 24, 1930, to parents James C. and Ruth Phillips; moving to Borger, Texas, the same year where he grew up, graduating from Borger High School in 1948.
Mr. Phillips attended the University of Texas from 1948 to 1951 when his education was interrupted by a four-year stint in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He completed his education in 1957 with a degree in business and finance.
He married Elaine Cundiff of Canyon, Texas, in Canyon on June 1, 1957.
Mr. Phillips joined First National Bank of Panhandle in 1961, advancing to president in 1968. He served as president and chairman until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Phillips was very active in banking and civic organizations. He served as chairman of the 8th District of the Texas Bankers Association and several TBA Committees. Mr. Phillips served on the board of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and the board of North Panhandle Bankers Association. Mr. Phillips also served six years on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
In December of 1990, Texas Tech University and Texas Bankers Association honored Mr. Phillips as Outstanding Ag Banker of the year.
Mr. Phillips was a past board member of Panhandle Plains Historical Society, Amarillo Area Foundation, Panhandle Heritage Association, Carson County Square House Museum and Harrington Regional Medical Center. In conjunction with First National Bank, he was recipient of Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Golden Nail Award in 1986. He is a past president of Panhandle Rotary Club, Panhandle Chamber of Commerce and a past chairman of First Christian Church Board. In 1985, Mr. Phillips was named Panhandle
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a son David, a grandson Jay Patrick, a brother Jimmy Phillips, and his parents, Mr. J.C. and Ruth Phillips.
Survivors in include his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Julie Esgar and husband Dave of Wiley Co.; a daughter, Marcia Lamberson of Lubbock; a son, Robert Phillips and wife Susan of Clifton, Tx.; a daughter-in-law, Denise Winter and husband Mike of Panhandle. Granddaughters, Shea Reinhardt and husband Matt; Leah Manning and husband Zach; Bailley Lamberson; Mckinley Lamberson; Abby Phillips; and grandsons, Zack Esgar; Joseph Phillips; Austin Phillips; Holt Lamberson; Brock Lamberson; Alex Phillips; John Winter and David Winter. Three great-grandchildren, Lylah Reinhardt, Royce Reinhardt, and Paisley Manning. One sister, Courtney Durham of Hammond, La.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, First Christian Church of Panhandle or your favorite charity.
(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, March 18, 2012)
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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Eugene Meyer Phillips
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1930
Gender: Male
Birth County: Potter
Father's Name: James Clayton Phillips
Mother's name: Ruth Jerger Meyer
Roll Number: 1930_0006
PANHANDLE Eugene M. Phillips, age 81, of Panhandle, died on Friday, March 16, 2012.
A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, Panhandle, with the Rev. Mark Urquhart and grandson, Zack Esgar, officiating. Arrangements will be handled by Minton-Chatwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips was born in Amarillo, Texas, on November 24, 1930, to parents James C. and Ruth Phillips; moving to Borger, Texas, the same year where he grew up, graduating from Borger High School in 1948.
Mr. Phillips attended the University of Texas from 1948 to 1951 when his education was interrupted by a four-year stint in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He completed his education in 1957 with a degree in business and finance.
He married Elaine Cundiff of Canyon, Texas, in Canyon on June 1, 1957.
Mr. Phillips joined First National Bank of Panhandle in 1961, advancing to president in 1968. He served as president and chairman until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Phillips was very active in banking and civic organizations. He served as chairman of the 8th District of the Texas Bankers Association and several TBA Committees. Mr. Phillips served on the board of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and the board of North Panhandle Bankers Association. Mr. Phillips also served six years on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
In December of 1990, Texas Tech University and Texas Bankers Association honored Mr. Phillips as Outstanding Ag Banker of the year.
Mr. Phillips was a past board member of Panhandle Plains Historical Society, Amarillo Area Foundation, Panhandle Heritage Association, Carson County Square House Museum and Harrington Regional Medical Center. In conjunction with First National Bank, he was recipient of Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Golden Nail Award in 1986. He is a past president of Panhandle Rotary Club, Panhandle Chamber of Commerce and a past chairman of First Christian Church Board. In 1985, Mr. Phillips was named Panhandle
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a son David, a grandson Jay Patrick, a brother Jimmy Phillips, and his parents, Mr. J.C. and Ruth Phillips.
Survivors in include his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Julie Esgar and husband Dave of Wiley Co.; a daughter, Marcia Lamberson of Lubbock; a son, Robert Phillips and wife Susan of Clifton, Tx.; a daughter-in-law, Denise Winter and husband Mike of Panhandle. Granddaughters, Shea Reinhardt and husband Matt; Leah Manning and husband Zach; Bailley Lamberson; Mckinley Lamberson; Abby Phillips; and grandsons, Zack Esgar; Joseph Phillips; Austin Phillips; Holt Lamberson; Brock Lamberson; Alex Phillips; John Winter and David Winter. Three great-grandchildren, Lylah Reinhardt, Royce Reinhardt, and Paisley Manning. One sister, Courtney Durham of Hammond, La.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, First Christian Church of Panhandle or your favorite charity.
(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, March 18, 2012)
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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Eugene Meyer Phillips
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1930
Gender: Male
Birth County: Potter
Father's Name: James Clayton Phillips
Mother's name: Ruth Jerger Meyer
Roll Number: 1930_0006
A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, Panhandle, with the Rev. Mark Urquhart and grandson, Zack Esgar, officiating. Arrangements will be handled by Minton-Chatwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips was born in Amarillo, Texas, on November 24, 1930, to parents James C. and Ruth Phillips; moving to Borger, Texas, the same year where he grew up, graduating from Borger High School in 1948.
Mr. Phillips attended the University of Texas from 1948 to 1951 when his education was interrupted by a four-year stint in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He completed his education in 1957 with a degree in business and finance.
He married Elaine Cundiff of Canyon, Texas, in Canyon on June 1, 1957.
Mr. Phillips joined First National Bank of Panhandle in 1961, advancing to president in 1968. He served as president and chairman until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Phillips was very active in banking and civic organizations. He served as chairman of the 8th District of the Texas Bankers Association and several TBA Committees. Mr. Phillips served on the board of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and the board of North Panhandle Bankers Association. Mr. Phillips also served six years on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
In December of 1990, Texas Tech University and Texas Bankers Association honored Mr. Phillips as Outstanding Ag Banker of the year.
Mr. Phillips was a past board member of Panhandle Plains Historical Society, Amarillo Area Foundation, Panhandle Heritage Association, Carson County Square House Museum and Harrington Regional Medical Center. In conjunction with First National Bank, he was recipient of Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Golden Nail Award in 1986. He is a past president of Panhandle Rotary Club, Panhandle Chamber of Commerce and a past chairman of First Christian Church Board. In 1985, Mr. Phillips was named Panhandle
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a son David, a grandson Jay Patrick, a brother Jimmy Phillips, and his parents, Mr. J.C. and Ruth Phillips.
Survivors in include his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Julie Esgar and husband Dave of Wiley Co.; a daughter, Marcia Lamberson of Lubbock; a son, Robert Phillips and wife Susan of Clifton, Tx.; a daughter-in-law, Denise Winter and husband Mike of Panhandle. Granddaughters, Shea Reinhardt and husband Matt; Leah Manning and husband Zach; Bailley Lamberson; Mckinley Lamberson; Abby Phillips; and grandsons, Zack Esgar; Joseph Phillips; Austin Phillips; Holt Lamberson; Brock Lamberson; Alex Phillips; John Winter and David Winter. Three great-grandchildren, Lylah Reinhardt, Royce Reinhardt, and Paisley Manning. One sister, Courtney Durham of Hammond, La.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, First Christian Church of Panhandle or your favorite charity.
(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, March 18, 2012)
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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Eugene Meyer Phillips
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1930
Gender: Male
Birth County: Potter
Father's Name: James Clayton Phillips
Mother's name: Ruth Jerger Meyer
Roll Number: 1930_0006
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