04/17/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Monty Phillips
Wallace Monselle
Phillips, Jr.
(18 Apr 1943 - 15 Apr 2011)
Newport News High School Class of 1962
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04/17/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Monty Phillips
Wallace Monselle
Phillips, Jr. Newport News High School Class of 1962 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Monty Phillips,
Class of 1962, passed away of pancreatic cancer on Friday, April 15, 2011,
three days before his 68th birthday. He was the older brother of
Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA and of the late
Brenda Phillips Schweida Bloxom
('67)
(02 Sept 1949 - 25 July 1995),
the cousin of
Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA
and of
Charlie Phillips
('65) of TN,
and the brother-in-law of
Jerry Allen ('65) of VA.
From Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 04/15/11, 8:26 PM - "
Monty":
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Unfortunately, Carol, my precious cousin Monty will not be with us (in
body) to celebrate his 68th birthday on April 18th.
He left us this morning around 8:30AM. He fought a hard battle against
that dreadful pancreatic cancer. He remained stoic and kept his sense
of humor while enduring great discomfort. He did us all proud, his
family, his friends, his NNHS classmates
and the Marines. We will miss him beyond words.
Cookie, I am so very sorry to learn
this; thank you for letting me know. We will indeed miss him.
Semper Fi, Monty!
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From
Jerry ('65) and
Judy Phillips ('66) Allen of VA -
04/15/11, 10:00 PM - "
Monty Phillips":
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I am so sad to report
that my wonderful brother, Monty, left this life around 8:30 this
morning. We knew it was coming. Last night, we built a fire, put on
soft music and sounds of nature. Kelly and his dog, Cash, were on
his left, Jerry at the foot of his bed, and I was on his right. In
the past two months, he was never without someone who loved him.
He left us with many wonderful memories to cherish.
He will be laid to rest
on his birthday, April 18th at 3 PM at Peninsula Memorial Park. A
celebration of his life will be on Saturday, April 23rd....the time
to be determined this weekend. It should run in Sunday's paper and
I hope to send an email update as well.
Thank you all for your
prayers and support.
Judy, Jerry and family
Oh, Sweetie-Pies, you
have our sincerest condolences. You and your entire family will be
in our prayers during this difficult time.
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From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA -
04/16/11, 9:50 AM - "
Monty":
| Carol, I know how hard it is to keep us informed about ourselves. I know how sad you must be about Monty. You would think that after all the sorrow we have known with so many losses we would become complacent, form a harder shell or "take it with a grain of salt," but each one is its own sorrow not to be compared with anyone else's. Each has its tears that somehow escape our eyes to fall unheeded on our hearts. Each has its prayer to God for their soul. Each is new. My thoughts will be of
Judy (Phillips
Allen - '66 - of VA) today. She has been a tireless trooper.Thank you for your efforts and wear on your heart, it is appreciated. Your friend, Linda May '66
Thank you so very much, Linda May.
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From
Jerry ('65) and
Judy Phillips ('66) Allen of VA -
04/16/11, 9:36 PM:
| Thank you, Carol!
Certainly, Sweetie-Pies!
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From Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 04/17/11, 9:50 PM to
Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA
- "Thank you":
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Thank you,
Linda May, for the sweet message. It warmed my heart.
God has blessed me in so many ways that I can be more
thankful than sad. Thank you for being a blessing.
God bless
you.
Judy
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AMEN!
Thank you, Dearest Judy!
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From the Daily Press - 04/17/11:
Monty Phillips
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YORKTOWN - Wallace Monselle "MONTY" Phillips Jr. passed from this life on Friday, April 15, 2011. He was born in Bethune, S.C., on April 18, 1943, and has been a Peninsula resident for 65 years with more than 40 years in York County. |
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Monty was in the Class of '62 at Newport News High School and joined the Marine Reserves that same year. He had a great love of the outdoors, horses, collecting guns, knives, and many other relics. In the '70's he owned and operated Monty's Gun and Trade Shoppe in Dare. He also loved Bluegrass music and performed on the Monty and Clyde Show on a local country station. Monty was a member of the NRA and was a range officer at the Lafayette Gun Club in Dare. Monty, a Conservator of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Virginia, loved his work in security at Craft Machine and local special events for most of his life. He always held to his goal of returning to work. It kept him going.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, Wallace M. Phillips Sr. and Margaret McLaurin Phillips; and a sister,
Brenda Phillips Schweida.
Published in the Daily Press from April 17 to April 18, 2011.
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April 17, 2011 Monty, I will miss the uniqueness that was you. You always danced to your own tune. You were a person who was true to yourself. Without equivocating, you expressed what you believed and stuck to it. There was no second guessing who you were. I treasure all your stories of the county. Your knowledge of Yorktown was unsurpassed. In the future, when I shoot at Lafayette, you will be by my side. Your training in safe gun handling will stay with me and I promise to abide by the rules you taught me. I love you with all my heart and was so blessed to have you as my family. ~ Cookie Tyndall, Seaford, Virginia
Judy and family, I was good friends
with your brother, Monty, while
growing up in Seven Oaks.
I last saw Monty in 1968 when Eugene Turner and I stopped by to visit him in his apartment off Mercury Blvd. Although I lost touch with Monty over the years, I remember him fondly, as well as your sister, Brenda, your parents, and you. Monty was a good man. Please accept my condolence. ~ Jim Elliott, Anchorage, Alaska
Monty, you are one of a
kind and the greatest story teller I ever knew. Growing up together
we rode, hunted, fished, and laughed endlessly. You taught me many
things, the most important of which was friendship. I love you, my
friend.
~ Gene Freeze, Woodbine, Maryland
Monselle, my
namesake. One of the most unique people I have ever met. I will
miss the way he always greeted me. "Hello Governor" with a
smile!
Dear Judy and family,
Bill and I are deeply saddened at the passing of your dear brother and my dear cousin, Monty. He is at peace and in the presence of the Lord now. May the Lord comfort you and all of us cousins and loved ones left here to mourn his loss. We cherish our memories of him. Love, Myra
Judy,
Judy,
I am so sorry you lost your brother. Stay well. Chuck
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you, Judy and all family. Monty was upbeat and a joy and I know you
will miss him. I wish I could have been with him more but I remember
the earlier days and how much I loved him.
He was very special! We love you, Aunt Geraldine and Uncle Iverson
Dear Judy,
Judy,
Dear Monty and family, I am
sending our thoughts and prayers
to you and your family from your
NNHS Class of 1962. Myself I
remember the last reunion and
the bet you won. You were quite
the character. May you rest in
peace, we will miss you at the
next reunion, but will see you
in heaven at the reunion of
friends from the NNHS Class of
1962. Judy, So sorry for your loss. Although I cannot be there, I will pray for Monty over this holy week. Harry Pasquier '66 
Dear Judy, Jerry, Kelly and family,Our hearts and love goes out to you all during this time of passing of Monty. He was so special and a wonderful brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone. Monty is whole again and is with his Heavenly Father. May God hold each one of you in His arms of comfort and love. We love you all. God Bless you. Love, Edward and Ellen ~ Elllen Phillips, Blue Grass, Virginia April 18, 2011
Monty was blessed to
have his family with
him.
May the love of
friends and family carry you through your grief. ~ Mark Hutcherson, Roanoke, Virginia
Contact Me April 18, 2011
I am not able to be there
with the family today Gov
but I am there with prayers
and memories of so many good
times we spent together over
many many many years. Today
is your birthday and what a
way to celebrate being with
your MAKER. "Hold um in the
road" until we meet again.
Much love and many prayers
for your family
~ Libby Len Bain &
family, Ingram,
Texas April 18, 2011
I grew up with
Monty and his
sister Brenda.
Monty owned the
gun shop next
store to my
dad's store,
Winn's Market. I
would spend many
a day hanging
out at Monty's.
He gave me my
first knife when
I was 12, and I
have been a
collector sense.
The last time I
talked with
Monty was after
my father passed
away. We talked
for a long time
and I will
always cherish
that call. I
have wonderful
memories of that
time at the
store with
Brenda and
Monty. He will
be missed but
not forgotten. I
will always love
you, Monty.
Please give my
love to my dad
and aunt.
April 18, 2011 I knew Monty well and as a genuinely decent person in high school. Used to see him frequently in the '60s, too, since we both frequented one or two of the same clubs around town. Never a boring moment. Very sorry to hear of his recent illness and passing, and I offer my condolences to his family and friends. Semper Fidelis April 18, 2011
My sincere
sympathy to the
entire Phillips
family. Being
strong in your
faith in God
will support you
all in these sad
days. May peace
be upon you ,now
and forever.
Judy,
Even though we knew it was coming, we are never totally prepared. The world was a better place having Monty in it, and I will always cherish the memories of him, and I am honored that he called me a friend. The one good thing about this ordeal, was the almost daily communications with you. Monty was lucky to have you as a sister. No one, is promised tomorrow, but everyone is offered eternity. Remember what was said to the second thief, "Tonight, you will be with Me, in Paradise". I believe, with all my heart and soul, Monty is fine now. My condolences to you and the entire Phillips clan. See you Saturday. ~ Jay Styles '68
Our
prayers
are
with
Monty's
family
during
this
time
of
sadness!
Monty
fought
a
great
battle
against
his
illness
like
a
great
Marine
would!
From one Marine to another; Semper Fi! Old Friend! Butch Ragland, NNHS 63 |
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the entire Phillips family and their friends at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam62.html
From Ray
Barnes ('65) of VA - 04/18/11, 8:41 AM:
| Carol, My condolences to
Jerry ('65) and
Judy (Phillips - '66) Allen (of VA)
and to the Phillips family. I did not know Monty personally, but
you and so many others from NNHS are, and
shall remain, part of my extended family. As you say in the newsletter:
weep with them who weep."weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5) Thinking of my friends right now, especially, Ray
Thanks so much, Ray.
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Monty
Phillips":
| Hi, Carol: Monty Phillips enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and was serving in the 97th Rifle Company in Newport News when my tour of Active Duty in the USMC came to a close and it was my joy to return to the 97th Rifle Company as a Platoon Sergeant. One of the finest Marines in that Platoon was Monty Phillips. He was always cheerful, despite any assignment or difficult task in our training. Because he was smaller in statue he made a smaller target, therefore he was assigned as a Machine Gunner. That meant lugging a very heavy weapon in our field training, but he never complained or grumbled and performed his duties with utmost fidelity. Rest In Peace, Marine. Semper Fidelis, TYPHOON Salute, Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
Thank you so much, Joe.
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Judy Phillips ('66) Allen of VA - 04/23/11 - "YouTube -
Monty (Phillips
- '62)
Movie":
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Here is a special
email with a big Thank You for all the prayers and support.
Jerry and Judy
Thank you so much, Sweetie-Pies -
it's a very moving video!
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From Norm Covert ('61)
of MD - 04/28/11:
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Webdoll,
I am all aquiver that you would publish each of my dispatches from
Jerusalem during Holy Week. It was one of those efforts where I
decided to do one, and if one, with brother
 Harry's
(Covert- '57 - of MD) encouragement, I had to do the whole
week. It was a blessing to me to be able to research and write them.
The response has been overwhelming.
My work came with the loss of school mate and Typhoon band
comrade/percussionist
Monty Phillips. We know Jesus conquered
death with His sacrifice and resurrection and that means Monty is
now in the hands of Our Lord, his pain gone and the promise now his.
I pray God's blessings on you and the Typhoon family this holy
season.
Norm Covert ('61) MD
Ah, Normie, the
blessings were all ours; thank you so much for sharing your dispatches
with us. Your comments about
Monty brought me to tears. Thank you again.
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Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Words by
John Newton,
1779
(24 July 1725 – 21 Dec 1807)
Amazing grace! (how sweet
the sound)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ'd!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Bagpipes Version of "Amazing Grace" midi courtesy
of
http://breadsite.org/classic.htm
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05/25/08
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/21/08
Thanks, Dave!
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
National Rifle Association logo courtesy of http://vulcano.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/ - 11/11/08