Rufus E. Phillips Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rufus E. Phillips of Florence, South Carolina, born in Lynchburg, South Carolina, who passed away on September 3, 2020 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Osteen Phillips and Ada Dennis Phillips; and his siblings, E. H. Phillips of Sumter, Carl O. Phillips of Lynchburg and Mae Phillips Kinard.

He is survived by: his wife Eloise C. Pigg Phillips of Florence; his daughters, Martha Jane Winkler (Tim) of Kingland, GA, Jennifer "Jenny" Evans (Dana) of Ridgeville, SC and Leslie P. Ballard (Courtney) of Gaston, SC; his stepchildren, Pamela Pigg of Florence and Terry Pigg (Marsha) of Florence; his grandchildren, Andrew Epting (Elyse), Stuart Epting (Seymone), Leslie Chavis Gier (Steven), Raleigh Ballard and Stevie Ballard; his stepgrandchild Madelynn Grainger (Derek); and his great grandchildren, Ford Epting, Everett Epting and Lorelei Gier.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home with social distancing being observed. Due to Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held.

Memorials may be made to Mizpah Baptist Church Capital Improvement Fund, 233 N. Price Road, Florence, SC 29506.