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O Neal Phillips

Birth	:	28 Jan 1920 Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA
Death	:	2 Jun 1999 Hemet, Riverside County, California, USA
Burial	:	Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4907500, -120.5293000
Description	:	A man who for decades championed the future of Alturas and Modoc County, Neal Phillips, died June 2, 1999 in Hemet Hospital (California) at the age of 79. Mr. Phillips was a long-time businessman in Alturas and was a City Councilman for 18 years and Mayor of Alturas for 10 of those years. He also served as a Modoc County Supervisor four years. He was a 59-year resident of Alturas and a 15-year "snowbird" at Heritage RV Park in San Jacinto, California. Mr. Phillips is well known for his steadfast and vigorous promotion of the city and the... Read More	A man who for decades championed the future of Alturas and Modoc County, Neal Phillips, died June 2, 1999 in Hemet Hospital (California) at the age of 79. Mr. Phillips was a long-time businessman in Alturas and was a City Councilman for 18 years and Mayor of Alturas for 10 of those years. He also served as a Modoc County Supervisor four years. He was a 59-year resident of Alturas and a 15-year "snowbird" at Heritage RV Park in San Jacinto, California. Mr. Phillips is well known for his steadfast and vigorous promotion of the city and the county. He was always concerned and worked for the economic well being of the area and its people. He was a strong supporter of youth activities and sports of all kinds. He was born in Savannah, Georgia January 28, 1920 and came to Modoc County in the Civilian Conservation Corps, CCC, at the age of 17. At that time, when a person could find a job, he could be released from the CCC's. He got his first job as a dishwasher at the Niles Hotel and worked up to the position of cook. In December, 1940, he started working for the Alturas Furniture Store and worked there for eight years. Soon after his arrival in Alturas, Mr. Phillips met Jewel Cannon, and after a year-and-a-half courtship, they were married May 16, 1940. In May, they celebrated their 59th anniversary. In 1944 Mr. Phillips was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent two years in Europe with the 29th Infantry Division and was in the famous "Battle of the Bulge". He returned home as a Corporal and went back to work at Alturas Furniture Store. In 1942, their first son, Richard Neal, was born and in 1949, second son Kenneth Andrew was born. In 1951, Neal and Jewel and John and Jane McKernan purchased Western Auto. Five years later the Phillips bought out the McKernans and changed the name to Phillips House of Fine Furniture. Mrs. Phillips operated the furniture store while Neal was out politicking until they retired in 1991. Mr. Phillips was a long-time member of the Alturas Volunteer Fire department, a past president of the Alturas Rotary and Lions Clubs. He was also a member of the Alturas Elks Lodge, Modoc County Sheriff's Posse and a past president of the Modoc County Fair Board. He also just concluded his position as President of the Heritage Ranch Board of Directors. He was also the 19th District Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Phillips attended school only through the third grade when he had to go to work to help support his mother and sisters. His family is very proud that he did not neglect his education and spent a lot of time self-educating himself. He took many correspondence courses and obtained a Life Time Teaching Certificate from the State of California to teach Business and Public Relations. Governor Pat Brown appointed Mr. Phillips to the California State Recreational Commission for a four-year term. He was also a member of the Modoc Tribe Ride Board of Directors, a businessmen and ranchers ride of approximately 160 men which lasts for four days. Neal and his two sons and grandson are the second group of third generations to participate in the ride. He loved to ride horseback, play golf, read and spend lots of time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling with his brother-in-law Delwon and sister-in-law Gloria. The Phillips attended the Christian Life Assembly of God in Alturas and the Assembly of God in San Jacinto. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Jewel, of San Jacinto; a son, Dick, and daughter-in-law Judy of Bakersfield; son, Ken, and daughter-in-law, Joy, of Alturas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Delwon and Gloria Cannon, Alturas; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step brothers, Bob and Bill; and a step sister, Debra Butler. He is also survived by a "whole bunch of friends" in Alturas and at Heritage Ranch. Two sisters, Mattie Treadwell and Avalue Treadwell preceded him in death. A Celebration of Life service was held at Heritage Ranch Clubhouse, San Jacinto, 3 p.m. June 5. Modoc County Record, June 11, 1999.

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O Neal Phillips's memorial is located at: Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, USA.
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O Neal Phillips death on 2 Jun 1999 in Hemet, Riverside County, California, USA
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Latitude: 41.4907500
Longitude: -120.5293000

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Jewel E Cannon Bratton

(1921 - 2020)

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