Vester Burton Phillips, age 62, a resident of White Oak Community, Philippi, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024, at his residence. Burton was born April 18, 1961, in Philippi a son of the late Jesse Lee and Vesta Alberta “June” (Bussey) Phillips and Wilbert and Thelma Phillips who raised Burton. Burton enjoyed hunting, fishing, workingContinue Reading
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Vester Burton Phillips, age 62, a resident of White Oak Community, Philippi, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024, at his residence. Burton was born April 18, 1961, in Philippi a son of the late Jesse Lee and Vesta Alberta “June” (Bussey) Phillips and Wilbert and Thelma Phillips who raised Burton.
Burton enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and tinkering on other various items. As well as working with his tractor whether it be mowing the neighbor’s yard or projects around the house. He loved reading his bible. Burton would spend time with his friend Larry Moore. He was a truck driver for several companies.
Burton is survived by his k-9 companion, Alaska; children Shanda Kristine Price of WV, James Michael Phillips and wife Jennifer of MD; granddaughters Alicia Andriana Price and Trista Kay Price; siblings Margaret Kisamore of Philippi, Cathern Coontz of Lost River, WV, Debra Morris and husband Kevin of Hurricane, WV, Wilbert Phillips and wife Stephanie of Philippi
Burton was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Vesta Phillips, Wilbert and Thelma Phillips; infant son Matthew Waiteman Phillips; and brother John Matthew Phillips.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday March 7, from 5-7 pm and again on Friday from 11am- 12pm. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Palmer officiating. Interment will follow in the White Oak Cemetery.
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