George A Phillips, 89, of Salem, Missouri passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 at the Missouri Veterans Home of St. James, MO. He was born April 29, 1922 in Salem, Missouri to Silas Arthur Phillips and Mary Ella (Massey) Phillips. On March 17, 1948 in Salem, AR, he was united in marriage to Eileen Knight who preceded him in death on May 4, 2002. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, George "Bud" A Phillips and wife Robyn of Livermore, CO; his daughter, Judy Bowers and husband T.J. of Salem, MO; two brothers, Bill Phillips of St. Peters, MO and Silas "Bob" Phillips and wife Pat of Springfield, MO; one sister, Mary Ann Townley of Rolla, MO; five grandchildren, Justin Bowers and wife Angie of Salem, MO, Shara Roberts and husband Joe of Odenton, MD, Lisa Bowers of Ballwin, MO, Shelia Hadzima and husband Derrick of Littleton, CO and T.J. Phillips and wife Kara of Cave Creek, AZ; ten great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Ashton and Josie Bowers, Micah, Ella and Cooper Roberts, James and Katelyn Hadzima, Morgan and Dominick Phillips; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen; four brothers, Hadley Phillips, Dale Phillips and wife Katie, Marvin Phillips and wife Sonnie and Chester Phillips and wife Nina; two sisters, Arlene Sparks and an infant sister; sister-in-law, Virginia Phillips; and brother-in-law, Bud Townley. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, the American Legion and Salem Odd Fellows. For many, many years, George worked in different areas of sales. He worked alongside his brothers in the Phillips Bros. Grocery Store, was a car salesman for Finch Pontiac and had a home business of selling Rainbow vacuums in which he was named top salesman. He also sold other various products throughout his career. One thing he loved was being around people. In his younger years, George was an avid bowler and enjoyed horse-back riding. He and Eileen loved to travel and spent many hours on the road. Most of all he loved family gatherings and being around his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Salem, MO. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Salem, MO with Pastor Doug Walter officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" were sung by Gary and Verna Mae Cooper accompanied on piano by Vicki Newcom. Committal prayer and burial were in the North Lawn Cemetery at Salem, MO. Full military honors were given by the U.S. Air Force and Salem American Legion. Honored to be casket bearers were Ken Holland, Chalmer Morris, Eddie Knight, Terry Johnson, Derrick Hadzima and Martin Bell. Memorials may be given in his name to the Salem United Methodist Church. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.