I am looking for an obit on Russell Aubrey Phillips. He died on April 2, 2004 in Tarrant County, Tx. I was told that his obit was in the Star Telegram on April 15, 2004. I would appreciate any help on this obituary.

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Carlian Pittman
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - April 13, 2004
FORT Worth -- Russell Aubrey Phillips Jr., 88, retired owner of Texas Wholesale Candy & Tobacco, died peacefully Friday morning, April 2, 2004, at his residence.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary of The First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. Burial: Following committal services with military honors, Aubrey will be laid to rest next to his wife, Wanda, in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Past Potentates of Moslah Shrine will serve as honorary bearers of his casket. Visitation: He will lie in state Tuesday at Robertson Mueller Harper, where his family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials: Those desiring, please make memorial contributions in Mr. Phillips' name to the Shriner Hospital for Children or to a charity of choice.

A native of Dallas and longtime resident of Fort Worth, Russell Aubrey Phillips Jr. was born Oct. 11, 1915, the son of Russell A. and Kate Carruthers Phillips. He was married to the former Wanda Bell Lovin, who died in 1978.

Aubrey was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Northern Solomons and Southern Philippines. He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead. He also received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Phillips was a 50-year Mason and a member of Polytechnic Lodge #925, AF&AM, Polytechnic Chapter and Council, Worth Commandery and the Fort Worth Scottish Rite. He was a 50-year member of Moslah Shrine, where he was a past president of the band unit. Aubrey served a Potentate of Moslah Shrine in 1974 and was a member of the ROJ, Court #32.

Following the death of his wife, Wanda, Aubrey married Una Groene Welch. In addition to his parents and first wife, Aubrey was preceded in death by his grandson, ALL. Phillips Jr.

Survivors: Wife, Una Welch Phillips of Fort Worth; sons, ALL. Phillips and David R. Phillips, also of Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Suzanne Welch Dewald and her husband, Fred, of Waco; stepson, John Welch and his wife, Veta, of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Heather Phillips, Brad Weaver, Lya Weaver, John Welch Jr. and his wife, Julie, and Tracey Welch; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Josephine Phillips Saunders and her husband, John, Ruth Ann Phillips Stephan and her husband, Verne, and Helen Phillips Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

Robertson Mueller Harper

1500 Eighth Ave., (817) 924-4233

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Date: April 13, 2004
Edition: FINAL
Page: 13B

My husband is the nephew of Russell - Helen Phillips Jones grandson. do you have additional information on Russells parents and lineage?