Mr. Robert Lee Phillips, Jr.
(March 24, 1947 - March 24, 2025)
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Funeral Location: Greater Orangeburg Funeral Home, 1656 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, South Carolina / Chapter Invisible Ceremony: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, Sunday, April 6, 2025 / 1:30 P.M.
Funeral Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025 / 2:30 P.M.
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Dear Family,
May you find comfort in this difficult time. I attended the University of Southern Mississippi with Rob. I pray that your memories are of pleasure and possibilities because of your times with Robert. USM is better because of his input.
Always,
Eddie A. Holloway
To the Family of “Big Rob,”
Beginning with 1890 Research, Rob and I have been friends for over 40 years. My heart is with you in this time of bereavement. May the God of All Comfort surround you with His peace, strengthen you with His Love and gently carry you though the days ahead. You are cared for…you are not alone.
May God bless “Roo’s” as we called him on the yard at USM,family. I pray they have peace during this difficult time
My God bless “Roo’s” as we called him on the yard at USM family. I pray they have peace during this difficult time
Robert enjoyed and loved following our SCSU Bulldogs (Football especially). We will miss his cheerful presence but he’s on an everlasting team we all will be apart of one day. Dude we loved being apart of your earthly journey.
In Memory of my friend and Church Member Robert Phillips; thank you for your friendship and the best Vice President I could have ever had during our time at the National Oak Park Alumni Association. You’re caring for people and always seeing the best in people is to me, an outstanding characteristic of a Noble Gentleman. Blessing and Peace my Brother, You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Our hearts are with you and the family in your time of sorrow. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time. Rob will truly be missed by all who knew him. May your precious memories bring you comfort.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Rest in peace 🙏🏽
It was a pleasure getting to know Big Rob & his family through working with him & an acquaintance. He was a laid back kinda fella. The Phillips & Bowman family have Jessie Lee Buskey & children’s deepest sympathies & prayers of comfort during this difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
May you rest in peace Mr. Philips!
I worked with Rob in the 1980 Research Program at South Carolina State. It was a memorable work experience and friendship. RIP.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
My condolences goes out to my classmate Family and friends. We had known each other for many many years. May God have mercy on his soul. Rest easy Robert rest easy for you are now resting in the bosom of Jesus amen.
Our family has known Robert for many years and he will truly be missed. Our condolences.
You will be missed, never forgotten.
Rob and I was good friends,we ate breakfast together 2 to 3 times week for about 6 years,our last breakfast was about a week ago he surely will be missed.Dennis Jones
Robert and I grew up together in Laurel, Mississippi in the 1960s. He was always a great friend. We got the time to catch up this past summer after many years. He still had that childhood glimmer in his eye. He was a great person who was a lifelong friend. May he RIH.
he was a good landlord he always look out for very nice man
I will always treasure the memories of Rob as a Vestry member at St. Paul ‘s Anglican Church- Orangeburg,SC. During Church” Pot Lock”,he always fixed a delicious Cajun dish.
We bowled together over 30 years ago. We had plenty of fun. You will truly be missed-RIP.