Don Phillips
March 21, 1935 — August 8, 2014
Don Phillips
Don A. Phillips of Rockwall, Texas formerly of Hot Springs, passed away on August 8, 2014 leaving behind his wife Myrna, daughter Dianne Montgomery (Keith}, sons David Phillips, Ralph Perez Newman (Darla), Jose Perez Newman (Rebecca). Granddaughter Jennifer Murray; grandsons Jason Phillips, Jeremy Humphreys, Trevor Perez and 5 great grandchildren. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Don was preceded in death by his parents Dave and Edith.
Don was born in Evansville, Indiana to Dave and Edith Todd Phillips on March 21, 1935. His early education was in Bedford, Indiana and Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was active in Student Government, athletics, fraternal organizations and music. Later he attended General Motors School of Engineering and the University of Arkansas, where he acquired his BSBA degree in Personnel and Labor Relations.
Don had a 30 year career with Reynolds Metals Company. He started as a Supervisor Trainee and with time and promotions ended his career as Vice President and General Manager of two divisions: Reynolds Jamaica Mines and Alumina Partners of Jamaica.
Don retired from Reynolds in 1987, but at age 52 found life a bit boring. He then formed his own company and worked for the next 17 years around the world, primarily as an international Labor Relations Consultant. He and his wife Myrna considered that time to be the most interesting and rewarding part of his professional career. Don finally did retire at the age of 69. He enjoyed bay and deep sea fishing, golf, being with family and friends and travel.
Don also found time to serve in the communities where he lived. In Hot Springs he served on the Board of Directors of the Boys Club, the Board of Directors of the Jaycees, the Board of Regents of the Boy Scouts, the Board of Directors of the School District. The Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, and he coached YMCA Little League football. While living in Jamaica, he served on the Board of Directors of Belair School. The Board of Directors of the Monegue Teacher's College. The Board of Directors of the Ocho Rios Chamber of Commerce.
Don loved his family and friends dearly. He was fun loving and lived life to the hilt. He was at peace with himself and with God.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Rockwall, Texas.
His funeral will take place on Saturday, August 16th, in Rockwall Texas in the Chapel at our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Arrangements by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.smithfamilycares.com .
Don was born in Evansville, Indiana to Dave and Edith Todd Phillips on March 21, 1935. His early education was in Bedford, Indiana and Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was active in Student Government, athletics, fraternal organizations and music. Later he attended General Motors School of Engineering and the University of Arkansas, where he acquired his BSBA degree in Personnel and Labor Relations.
Don had a 30 year career with Reynolds Metals Company. He started as a Supervisor Trainee and with time and promotions ended his career as Vice President and General Manager of two divisions: Reynolds Jamaica Mines and Alumina Partners of Jamaica.
Don retired from Reynolds in 1987, but at age 52 found life a bit boring. He then formed his own company and worked for the next 17 years around the world, primarily as an international Labor Relations Consultant. He and his wife Myrna considered that time to be the most interesting and rewarding part of his professional career. Don finally did retire at the age of 69. He enjoyed bay and deep sea fishing, golf, being with family and friends and travel.
Don also found time to serve in the communities where he lived. In Hot Springs he served on the Board of Directors of the Boys Club, the Board of Directors of the Jaycees, the Board of Regents of the Boy Scouts, the Board of Directors of the School District. The Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, and he coached YMCA Little League football. While living in Jamaica, he served on the Board of Directors of Belair School. The Board of Directors of the Monegue Teacher's College. The Board of Directors of the Ocho Rios Chamber of Commerce.
Don loved his family and friends dearly. He was fun loving and lived life to the hilt. He was at peace with himself and with God.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Rockwall, Texas.
His funeral will take place on Saturday, August 16th, in Rockwall Texas in the Chapel at our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Arrangements by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.smithfamilycares.com .
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