Max B. Phillips, 76 of Nelliston, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 28, 2017 at his home with his loving and devoted family by his side.
He was born on August 22, 1941 in Olean, NY the son of the late Mace M. and Alice G. (Becker) Phillips, Sr. and was a graduate of Olean High School, class of 1959. Max furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh, and was a graduate of Prairie Bible College.
His marriage to Tamra A. Palmer took place on October 10, 1964 in Bradford, PA.
Mr. Phillips was a United States veteran, enlisting in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1962.
Max was last employed as a school bus driver for the Little Falls /Fonda Bus Company. At one time he worked for the Brown Bus Company in Amsterdam.
Mr. Phillips was an active member of the Christian Church of Rural Grove.
A man dedicated to his family, Max’s life was centered around his loved ones. He enjoyed the quality time he spent traveling with his loving wife Tammy. An avid fan of stock car racing, Max was a member of the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame in 2016.
Survivors include her loving wife of 53 years, Tamra (Tammy); three children, Mace G. Phillips, Sr., and wife Constance of Starkville, Margaret S. Grandshaw of Canajoharie and Max B. Phillips, Jr. and wife Takako of Sendi, Japan; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Phillips, Sarah Bishop, Mace G. Phillips, Jr., Morgan Grandshaw, Logan Grandshaw, and Zachary Phillips; 6 great grandchildren, Joshua, Connor, Philip, Silas, Mace III and Grayson; a brother-in-law, Francis Frederick of Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Mace Phillips, Jr., Clayton R. Phillips, Martin Phillips, and Marion “Sue” Frederick.
He was born on August 22, 1941 in Olean, NY the son of the late Mace M. and Alice G. (Becker) Phillips, Sr. and was a graduate of Olean High School, class of 1959. Max furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh, and was a graduate of Prairie Bible College.
His marriage to Tamra A. Palmer took place on October 10, 1964 in Bradford, PA.
Mr. Phillips was a United States veteran, enlisting in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1962.
Max was last employed as a school bus driver for the Little Falls /Fonda Bus Company. At one time he worked for the Brown Bus Company in Amsterdam.
Mr. Phillips was an active member of the Christian Church of Rural Grove.
A man dedicated to his family, Max’s life was centered around his loved ones. He enjoyed the quality time he spent traveling with his loving wife Tammy. An avid fan of stock car racing, Max was a member of the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame in 2016.
Survivors include her loving wife of 53 years, Tamra (Tammy); three children, Mace G. Phillips, Sr., and wife Constance of Starkville, Margaret S. Grandshaw of Canajoharie and Max B. Phillips, Jr. and wife Takako of Sendi, Japan; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Phillips, Sarah Bishop, Mace G. Phillips, Jr., Morgan Grandshaw, Logan Grandshaw, and Zachary Phillips; 6 great grandchildren, Joshua, Connor, Philip, Silas, Mace III and Grayson; a brother-in-law, Francis Frederick of Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Mace Phillips, Jr., Clayton R. Phillips, Martin Phillips, and Marion “Sue” Frederick.
Max B. Phillips, 76 of Nelliston, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 28, 2017 at his home with his loving and devoted family by his side.
He was born on August 22, 1941 in Olean, NY the son of the late Mace M. and Alice G. (Becker) Phillips, Sr. and was a graduate of Olean High School, class of 1959. Max furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh, and was a graduate of Prairie Bible College.
His marriage to Tamra A. Palmer took place on October 10, 1964 in Bradford, PA.
Mr. Phillips was a United States veteran, enlisting in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1962.
Max was last employed as a school bus driver for the Little Falls /Fonda Bus Company. At one time he worked for the Brown Bus Company in Amsterdam.
Mr. Phillips was an active member of the Christian Church of Rural Grove.
A man dedicated to his family, Max’s life was centered around his loved ones. He enjoyed the quality time he spent traveling with his loving wife Tammy. An avid fan of stock car racing, Max was a member of the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame in 2016.
Survivors include her loving wife of 53 years, Tamra (Tammy); three children, Mace G. Phillips, Sr., and wife Constance of Starkville, Margaret S. Grandshaw of Canajoharie and Max B. Phillips, Jr. and wife Takako of Sendi, Japan; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Phillips, Sarah Bishop, Mace G. Phillips, Jr., Morgan Grandshaw, Logan Grandshaw, and Zachary Phillips; 6 great grandchildren, Joshua, Connor, Philip, Silas, Mace III and Grayson; a brother-in-law, Francis Frederick of Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Mace Phillips, Jr., Clayton R. Phillips, Martin Phillips, and Marion “Sue” Frederick.
He was born on August 22, 1941 in Olean, NY the son of the late Mace M. and Alice G. (Becker) Phillips, Sr. and was a graduate of Olean High School, class of 1959. Max furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh, and was a graduate of Prairie Bible College.
His marriage to Tamra A. Palmer took place on October 10, 1964 in Bradford, PA.
Mr. Phillips was a United States veteran, enlisting in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1962.
Max was last employed as a school bus driver for the Little Falls /Fonda Bus Company. At one time he worked for the Brown Bus Company in Amsterdam.
Mr. Phillips was an active member of the Christian Church of Rural Grove.
A man dedicated to his family, Max’s life was centered around his loved ones. He enjoyed the quality time he spent traveling with his loving wife Tammy. An avid fan of stock car racing, Max was a member of the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame in 2016.
Survivors include her loving wife of 53 years, Tamra (Tammy); three children, Mace G. Phillips, Sr., and wife Constance of Starkville, Margaret S. Grandshaw of Canajoharie and Max B. Phillips, Jr. and wife Takako of Sendi, Japan; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Phillips, Sarah Bishop, Mace G. Phillips, Jr., Morgan Grandshaw, Logan Grandshaw, and Zachary Phillips; 6 great grandchildren, Joshua, Connor, Philip, Silas, Mace III and Grayson; a brother-in-law, Francis Frederick of Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Mace Phillips, Jr., Clayton R. Phillips, Martin Phillips, and Marion “Sue” Frederick.
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