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Benjamin Phillips, Sr.

SALEM — Benjamin Rue Phillips, Sr., 71, of Salem, died at 12:28 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 17, 1948, in Leetonia, he was the son of the late Paul and Elsie (Ingledue) Phillips.

He worked at Pittsburgh Foundry for 11 years, followed by American Standard for 26 years, and also helped around farms as a young man.

Survivors include his wife, Wendy (Willard) Phillips; four children, Melissa (Eric) Phillips of Lisbon, Kimberly Willard of Salem, Benjamin Rue Phillips, Jr., of Salem, and Angel Marie Gilbert of Liberty, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three brothers. He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

Services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services with Chalmer Perkins officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

apgreenisenfh.com

2/4/20