KERSHAW, SC –Mr. Clayton Ferris Phillips, age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born August 26, 1940, in Lancaster, son of the late Oria E. Phillips and Sue Lee Broome Phillips and was the husband of Nancy Faile Phillips. Mr. Phillips was employed with Springs Industries for over 40 years. He was a volunteer with the Flat Creek Volunteer Fire Department for years and served as their treasurer. Mr. Phillips loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, and was an avid gardener. Restoring an A Model with his son-in-law was one of the highlights in his life and he loved driving that car.  He was a humble man with a quick wit, and everyone enjoyed being around him. Family was most important to him. He was a devoted loving husband, father, and grandfather and he enjoyed every moment with his family. Mr. Phillips was very involved in his church where he served as Sunday School Director, Trustee, and Deacon. He was a current member of Second Baptist Church Lancaster.

Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, the love of his life, of 62 years, Nancy Phillips; two sons, David Phillips (Marsha) and Jeffrey Phillips; his daughter, Wendy Phillips Snipes (Billy); four grandchildren, Christa Foust (Cameron), Chase Phillips (Lauren), Taylor Robinson (Justin) and Bryson Snipes (Breanna); five great grandchildren, Haven Foust, Wyatt Phillips, Tucker Foust, Clayton Phillips, and Barrett Phillips; four brothers, Frank Phillips (Marion), Fred Phillips (Ruth), Ernest Phillips (Peggy), and Larry Phillips; two sisters, Mary Lee Catoe and Pam Melton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wylie Phillips; sister, Annie Loutee Catoe; and two brothers-in-law, Ralph Catoe and O.C. Catoe.

The Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 11, 2024, at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Dr. Brian Saxon and Dr. David Carlton.  Burial will follow at Pleasant Plain Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Burgess Funeral Home.  For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Flat Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 7563 Flat Creek Rd, Kershaw, SC 29067.