Samuel Godfrey Phillips

Samuel Godfrey Phillips of Halifax, VA passed away April 9, 2018.  He was born in Halifax County on January 12, 1945 and was 73 years of age. He was the son of the late Gilbert Lawrence Phillips and the late Truley Thomas Phillips.  He was married to Carolyn Smith Phillips who survives.   He was a member of South Boston Church of God.     Samuel Godfrey Phillips is survived by: His Wife of 35 yearsCarolyn S. Phillips Two DaughtersWendy Dawn Phillips of LynchburgDanielle Seamster and husband Jerry of Nathalie Three Step ChildrenTammy Creasy and friend Joe DeRonde of CloverJay Creasy and wife Christine of HalifaxPenny Bolin and husband Kenneth of Halifax Twelve GrandchildrenRobert Dawson of Nathalie, Dallas Seamster of Nathalie, Cody Seamster and wife Deanna of Rustburg, Jamie Seamster and friend Karen Conner of Halifax, Michelle Johns and friend Clint Hazelwood of Halifax, Hayley Fitch and husband Shane of Halifax, Alexis and Jayden Bolin of HalifaxAustin, Wyatt, Kalee and Jayson Creasy of Halifax Two Great GrandchildrenRiley and McKenzie Fitch of Halifax SiblingsElsie P. Comer of Halifax, Benny Phillips and wife Joyce of North Carolina, and Gary Phillips of Halifax Special AuntsSylvia Thomas and Bertha Phillips both of South Boston Special Niece, Tonia Robertson Host of Nieces and Nephews   ***Preceded in death by*** His First Wife, Geraldine Lunsford PhillipsHis Son, Sammy Jr.His Siblings, Geraldine Collins and Millard PhillipsTwo Grandsons, Joseph Bolin and Michael Johns   A memorial service will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at South Boston Church of God with the Rev. T. Wayne Daniels officiating. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service at South Boston Church of God.   For memorials please consider a charity of your choice.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.