William Phillips Obituary William Frank "Billy" Phillips May 15, 1937 － August 12, 2023 Franklin － William Frank "Billy" Phillips danced his way through the Pearly Gates on August 12, 2023. Billy was born on May 15, 1937 in LaFollette, TN. He graduated from Boykins High School, served in the United States Marine Reserves, and taught various dance classes. He most recently celebrated 60 years of teaching cotillion to seventh and eighth graders in Chester, VA. He owned and managed the men‚Äôs clothing store Billy Phillips, Ltd. on Main Street in Franklin, VA where he outfitted men young and old for 55 years. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and had once served as director of the Junior Youth Fellowship and chairman of the Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Toni Young Phillips, two daughters Joanna Phillips Kunz (Todd) of Huntersville, NC and Maryanna Phillips Koehring (Ralph) of Waynesville, NC and six grandchildren: Miller Kunz, Clayton Kunz, Mattie Kunz, and Josephine Koehring, Louisa Koehring, and Gideon Koehring. He is also survived by his brother Charles Phillips (Jane) of Mechanicsville, VA, a sister-in-law Carol Phillips, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Pat Clary and a brother Eddie Phillips. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26 at two o‚Äôclock in the afternoon at High Street United Methodist Church on Camp Parkway. Memorial contributions may be made to High Street United Methodist Church Youth Programs or the Junior Federated Women‚Äôs Club of Chester. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on May 7, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/William-Phillips 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-phillips-obituary?id=55051743 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary William Frank "Billy" Phillips, a beloved dance instructor and clothing store owner, passed away on 12 August 2023 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, six grandchildren, and other family members. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for William Frank "Billy" Phillips was held on 26 August at High Street United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions were made to the church's youth programs and the Junior Federated Women's Club of Chester. ## The Edited Obituary William Frank "Billy" Phillips 15 May 1937 - 12 August 2023 Franklin - William Frank "Billy" Phillips danced his way through the Pearly Gates on 12 August 2023. Billy was born on 15 May 1937 in LaFollette, TN. He graduated from Boykins High School, served in the United States Marine Reserves, and taught various dance classes. He most recently celebrated 60 years of teaching cotillion to seventh and eighth graders in Chester, VA. He owned and managed the men's clothing store Billy Phillips, Ltd. on Main Street in Franklin, VA where he outfitted men young and old for 55 years. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and had once served as director of the Junior Youth Fellowship and chairman of the Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Toni Young Phillips, two daughters Joanna Phillips Kunz (Todd) of Huntersville, NC and Maryanna Phillips Koehring (Ralph) of Waynesville, NC and six grandchildren: Miller Kunz, Clayton Kunz, Mattie Kunz, and Josephine Koehring, Louisa Koehring, and Gideon Koehring. He is also survived by his brother Charles Phillips (Jane) of Mechanicsville, VA, a sister-in-law Carol Phillips, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Pat Clary and a brother Eddie Phillips. A memorial service will be held on 26 August at two o'clock in the afternoon at High Street United Methodist Church on Camp Parkway. Memorial contributions may be made to High Street United Methodist Church Youth Programs or the Junior Federated Women's Club of Chester. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Frank Billy Phillips | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 86 years | | Birth | 15 May 1937; LaFollette, TN | | Death | 12 August 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------| | William Frank Billy Phillips | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Toni Young Phillips | Spouse | -- | | -- | Parent | -- | | -- | Parent | -- | | Joanna Phillips Kunz | Child | Huntersville, NC | | Maryanna Phillips Koehring | Child | Waynesville, NC | | Miller Kunz | Grandchild | -- | | Clayton Kunz | Grandchild | -- | | Mattie Kunz | Grandchild | -- | | Josephine Koehring | Grandchild | -- | | Louisa Koehring | Grandchild | -- | | Gideon Koehring | Grandchild | -- | | Charles Phillips | Sibling | Mechanicsville, VA | | Carol Phillips | Sister-in-law | -- | | Eddie Phillips | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Pat Clary | Predeceased Parent | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from Boykins High School 2. Served in the United States Marine Reserves 3. Taught various dance classes 4. Celebrated 60 years of teaching cotillion to seventh and eighth graders in Chester, VA 5. Owned and managed the men's clothing store Billy Phillips, Ltd. on Main Street in Franklin, VA for 55 years 6. Member of High Street United Methodist Church 7. Served as director of the Junior Youth Fellowship and chairman of the Board of Directors at High Street United Methodist Church