Mr. Albert Phillips

May 10, 1935 - July 28, 2016

Albert Samuel Phillips Albert Phillips stepped into the presence of God on Thursday, July 28, 2016, after a short illness. He was born May 10, 1935, in Bedford County Tennessee to Haywood and Sammie Phillips who are both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice (Joe) Phillips. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Bingham, celebrating 62 years of marriage last week. They were sweethearts three years prior marriage, meeting at church and remained soulmates the remainder of his life. They were active members of the Bell Buckle community since the 1960s and he is fondly remembered as the smiling ice-cream-scooper at the family’s Blue Bird Antique Store. He loved meeting and conversing with his customers. Also surviving are his four children, Anthony (Laura) of Murfreesboro, Anita of Bell Buckle, Chris (Karen) of Shelbyville, and Billy, who also resides in Bell Buckle. He had one granddaughter, Crystal Marie, and step-grandchildren, Monica Mason Donahue and Matt Mason. His surviving siblings are his twin brother, Alfred (Judy) of Tullahoma, his sister Margaret Robinson, of the Wheel Community and brother, Lawrence (Mary) of Lebanon. There are also five step-great grandchildren. There will be a celebration of his life on noon Saturday, August 6, at the Bell Buckle Methodist Church. There will be a visitation two hours prior Celebration. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Bell Buckle United Methodist Church Worship Team P.O. Box 357 Bell Buckle, TN 37020 Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.