Elmore "Joe" Phillips

Elmore “Joe” Phillips age 98, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Saturday evening, November 4, 2023, at White Oak Manor, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C. he was a son of the late Lonnie Phillips and Alice Idell Johnson Phillips. He retired from Lancaster County School District and was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy and United States Army.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Sadie Outen Phillips of the home; 2 children, Vicki P. Hinson of Camden, S.C., Joe Reed Phillips and his wife, Denise of Kershaw, S.C.; 4 grandchildren, Chris Hinson, Monica Hinson, Andrew Phillips, and Ryan Phillips; 5 great grandchildren, Ainsley Hinson, Alyssa Hinson, Hayden Phillips, Walker Phillips and Charlotte Phillips; his sister, Margie P. Whitley of Kershaw, S.C. and his brother, Olin Phillps of Kershaw, S.C. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Westley Phillips, his son-in-law, Larry P. Hinson, and numerous siblings.

The family will greet friends, Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Center Grove Baptist Church sanctuary and other times at the home of his son and daughter-in-law.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, immediately following the visitation in Center Grove Baptist Church sanctuary. Rev. Mitchell Austin will officiate.

The burial will follow in the Kershaw City Cemetery, Kershaw, S.C., with military honors.

Memorial remembrances may be sent to Center Grove Baptist Church, 6028 Center Grove Road, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.