ADJC (AC) Norman Price Phillips, USN, (Ret.)
ADJC (AC) Norman Price Phillips, USN, (Ret.) of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on January 31, 2024, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, with his family at his side.
He was born on April 20, 1932, in Covington, VA, to the late Odell William Phillips and Hazel Boone (Abbott) Phillips.
In 1947, Norman enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country for 22 dedicated years, until his retirement as an Aviation Machinists Mate Chief Petty Officer (Combat Air crewman) in 1969. On September 29, 1951, Norman married his beloved wife, Alice Mae McBee Phillips, in Covington, VA. Together they celebrated over 50 wonderful years of marriage, before her passing on January 28, 2002.
After retiring from the U.S. Navy, he began his second career as a Flight Engineer with the Department of Defense, until his retirement. His hobbies included woodworking in his shop, watching football, and he was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2632 California, MD, 32º Scottish Rite of Freemasonry S.J.
Norman is survived by his children, Gail Whitney (William) of Spring, TX, Douglas Phillips (Laura) of Lexington Park, MD, Linda Mae Phillips of Lexington Park, MD, Julee Lynne Robinson (Aaron) of Independence, MO, Brenda Fay Snyder (Jim) of Ochlocknee, GA, and Amy Susan Connelly of Yorktown, VA; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, William “Bill” Phillips, Nancy Grisilda Phillips Perry, and James B. Phillips.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance celebrated at 12 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22945 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Reception 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd., California, MD.
Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Disabled American Veterans, VARO Federal Building, Room 1229, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., in Leonardtown, MD.
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