William Phillips

“Bill” William Harold Phillips, 90 of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home with family on April 3, 2026. Born September 30, 1935, to Harold and Mildred Phillips and a lifelong resident of Oregon. He married the love of his life, Marian Jacquot in 1954 and welcomed their first child, Michael shortly thereafter, as well as their daughter, Anne Marie.

Bill was a pillar of the farming community. Probably learning to work before he could walk, few knew a hard day’s work as Bill did. Employed for many years at Landmark, their closure led him to open his own business with Dink Jacobs, W&W Applications. This was done with a great deal of hard work and help from friends, family, and associates. That kindness was a core motivation for how he ran his company. Honest, fair, and generous are not usually terms used in business, but Bill made them paramount.

While Bill will be remembered for the work he did in the fields, he always put family first. This was never more apparent than when it came to his wife and grandchildren. If you ever went to a Clay High School baseball game, you likely saw him standing along one of the baselines, quietly, but warmly supporting his grandson as a player and years later as a coach. An athlete himself in his younger days, his constant presence was a reminder of his unwavering support, not just for the team but for his family.

After work, after baseball, there was the most important person of all, his wife Marian. Together for almost 70 years, they cherished their time with one another. Whether it be dinner with friends, trips to Vegas, or baseball games, they were always together! Perhaps there is nothing that Bill will be remembered for more than the love and devotion he had for his wife for so many years.

He is survived by his son Mike (Sherry) Phillips, daughter Anne Marie (Ken) Chumley, grandchildren Jim (Jackie) Phillips and Paul (Rachel) Phillips and special great-grandchildren Michael and Mya. Bill was preceded in death by Marian and siblings Joseph, Glen and Donna Mae.

Family and friends may visit the Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr Ext, in Oregon on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. where a memorial service will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Bill would have wanted to go to work just one more day, but God thought it was time for him to rest and join him. He would have wanted to thank so many people for his wonderful life.