Phillips

George “Baba” T. Phillips, 74, of Butler, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

He was born in Pittsburgh on Dec.10, 1947, and was the son of the late George H. (Edna) Phillips and Joann Dillner.

George served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy.

He later went on to be employed for General Wire and Spring Company for over 20 years. George was also a new member to the American Legion.

He loved woodworking, so much that he would build anything from cradles for babies new to the family, to sheds that were wrecked by flooding.

George was the father of Robert (Karen), Christine, and Melissa (Matthew); brother of Tom Phillips; grandfather of Shad (Megan), Brad (Kayla), Robert, Mike, Kylie, Nathan and Andrew; and great-grandfather of Graison, Holland, Harper and Harley.

George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine E. Phillips, who passed away five months ago, and he missed her so much that he gave up the will to live; and his sister, Sandra (Adam) Eckhart.

PHILLIPS — Family and friends of George “Baba” T. Phillips, who died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, will be received from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

Full military honors and a prayer service will immediately follow at the funeral home. After the prayer service, a celebration of life will be held at Melissa’s house (Address will be given privately).

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.