Dwight J. Phillips Obituary (1959

Dwight Jerome Phillips ("Rome") was born October 24, 1959 in Farmville, North Carolina and passed away quietly on September 17, 2020 in Stamford, CT. He was the son of the late Mildred Louise Phillips. Rome, as he was affectionately called, relocated with his mother and siblings to Stamford in the early 60s and attended Stamford public schools. Rome leaves to cherish his memory 2 sons, Dwight Pharr and Jermaine Johnson; and one daughter, Tamika Pharr; 3 sisters, Phyllis, Jannette and Chantal Phillips; 1 brother, Ronnie R. Phillips; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; special friend, Janice Askew, and a host of friends and co-workers. Rome was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Phillips; 3 brothers, Edward E., Anthony T. "Bip" and Johnnie M. Phillips; 2 uncles, James and Oscar Joyner; 1 aunt, Virginia Reid, and his beloved maternal grandmother, Effie Carr Joyner. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12:00 noon, Wilson Memorial Church of God in Christ, 164 Richmond Hill Ave, Stamford, CT. Family will receive guest from 11:00 AM until time of service at the church. Interment will take place on Monday September 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM, Centerville Cemetery, Hamden CT. Visitation Wilson Memorial COGIC Saturday, September 26, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 164 Richmond Hill Ave Stamford, CT 0692 Funeral Service Wilson Memorial COGIC Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:00 PM 164 Richmond Hill Ave Stamford, CT 0692 Graveside Service Centerville Cemetery Monday, September 28, 2020 11:00 AM Washinton Ave Hamden, CT 06518