Johnny Phillips

Johnny S. Phillips, age 83, of 2497 Harris-Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NC, died Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Johnny was born on January 30, 1926 in Rutherford County to the late Joseph Ira Phillips and Mary Lee Seay Phillips. Before his retirement, he had worked in Quality Control for Burlington Mills for over 40 years. He was known as a self-proclaimed local historian of the Caroleen-Avondale-Henrietta area having gathered pictures and information pertaining to the 'mill town' culture. He was a people person and would talk often of his exploits during his younger years. He enjoyed dancing and big band music. Johnny was a longtime member of Avondale Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Gorman, Howard, Britt and Joe Phillips and by his sister, Merrill Nolen.
He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.