In Memory
Joseph Phillips
November 6, 1936 ~ November 18, 2019 (age 83)
Joseph Phillips, 83, of Windsor Place, South Bend, IN, was born to Alonzo Phillips and Grace Blanton on November 6, 1936. He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1956, where he won a state championship on the wrestling team and ran track.
Joseph was a skilled mechanic and held partnership at McKinley Frame and Automotive for 30 years. He ultimately retired from Jordan Ford Corp. Along his career, he also held the position of president of AmVets Post #66 for 25 years. He enlisted and served in the Army/Navy Reserves for 30 years.
Joseph met Ann Redd on January 17, 1990 and they were married on March 3, 2017. Joseph died just two months shy of the 30 year anniversary of their union together.
On Monday, November 18, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., Mr. Joseph Phillips expired at home after battling an illness for several years.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Ann Redd-Phillips; daughters Diana Bryant (James) of South Bend, Terrly Jarrell (Dean) of Baker, LA, Pamela Phillips of Baker, LA, Regina Brown (Timothy) of South Bend and Artavia Redd of South Bend; sons Charles Redd of South Bend, Alan Redd of Anderson, IN; brother Barnard Phillips of South Bend; sister Pamela Blanton-Jones of South Bend; cousin Shirley Hughes (Norris) of Louisville, KY; as well as a host of grandchildren, cousins and friends, all of whom will truly miss him.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo Phillips and Grace Blanton, as well as brother Craig E. Phillips.
Funeral services with military honors for Mr. Joseph Phillips will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Homes - West Chapel, 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46628. Friends may call on the family for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Minister Tim Brown to officiate. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
11/27/2021 EJS
Susan Ann Carskadon ((Borges) Eaton) (1956)
JoJo made a huge impression on me when his Jr. High football team came to Madison School for a game. He was the smallest player on the field, but stood out as the fastest and most clevel in the backfield. Of all the players that day from my team or the other, the only name I remember is JoJo. I was anxious to see him play again when I got to Central and he did play in his Freshman and Sophmore years, but his size held him back from competing on varsity. It doesn't surprise me that he did excel in wrestling and track as he was so competitive. Seeing him at one of our reunions was, for me, like seeing a celebrity! Susan (Carskadon) (Borges) Eaton.