Collon Phillips

Collon James Phillips, age 87, of Forest City, NC, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Henderson Care Center.
Collon was born October 28, 1923 in Rutherford County, NC to the late James A. Phillips and Lona Bell Lowery Phillips. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Army. Before his retirement, he worked for over 50 years for Burlington Industries where he held the position of supervisor. He was also a longtime member and deacon of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church and a member of Woodmen of the World.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one one, Wayne Roger Phillips.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Georgia Burleson Phillips; one grandson; James Wayne Phillips and wife, Debbie of Forest City; one granddaughter, Donna Buchanan of Ontario, Canada; three great grandchildren, Terri Goforth, Garrett Buchanan, Eric Buchanan; two great-great grandchildren, Mackenzie Phillips and Nathaniel Goforth. He is also survived by two nephews, Bobby Whisnant and Gerald 'P.D.' Whisnant.