Pastor Carl H. Phillips, 89, of Marianna, PA, knew his God and went to be home with the Lord Jesus Christ on the 30th of April, 2020 in Harleysville, PA.

Carl was born February 14, 1931 on the farm in West Bethlehem Township, Marianna, PA, the son of Abraham and Celeste (Moore) Phillips.

Carl attended West Bethlehem High, Waynesburg College where he received a BA as well as Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio where he received a Masters of Divinity, and California University of Pennsylvania where he did post graduate work.

Carl pastored in the Brethren Church for over 40 years in Fremont and Steubenville, Ohio, and at the Highland Brethren Church and Vinco Brethren Church; as well as the Ten Mile Church of the Brethren in Pennsylvania. His favorite Bible verse was Romans 8:28, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Carl was active on various boards and offices of the Brethren Church at both the district and national level. Carl was also a teacher and principal at West Bethlehem Township Elementary School.

In addition to his regular vocations, Carl was a talented carpenter. He worked on many homes and buildings in and around Marianna, Pennsylvania as well as rebuilding and remodeling the homes of his children. Carl had a wonderful tenor voice and often sang at services and weddings. His favorite hymns were, And Can It Be and The Master Has Come. But the thing he most loved to do was sing with his brothers, sisters, and children at family gatherings.

Carl was one of the most hard working, patient and loving men who ever graced this earth. He will be sorely missed by his large family and many friends.

Carl is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Ansell Phillips as well as six children; Roy (Sherry) Phillips of McCormick, SC; Byron (Sandra) Phillips of Perkiomenville, PA; Susan (Raymond)vHagerich of Green Lane, PA; Chaplain Carl Mark (Deanna) Phillips of Springfield, VA; Jane (Bill) Raihala of Hammond, WI; and Saundra (Greg) Linton of Chetek, WI.

He is also survived by twenty-four grandchildren; Lauren (Ian) Cartwright of Farmington Hills, MI; Jared Phillips of Mendoza, Argentina; Rachel (Michael) Griesinger of San Marcos, CA; Alice (Anthony) Thornhill of Sellersville, PA; Sally (Michael) Fox of Pottstown, PA; Abraham Phillips of Perkiomenville, PA; Noah (Katie) Phillips of Perkiomenville, PA; Amber (Steve) Rich of Perkiomenville, PA; Clark Hagerich of Perkiomenville, PA; Leah Phillips of South Bend, IN; Lynnea Phillips of Bloomington, IN; Luke (April) Phillips of Springfield, VA; Celeste Raihala of Hammond, WI; Susan (James) Bingham of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Nellie (Austin) Hutchinson of Hudson, WI; Lucy (Elijah) Richmond of Xenia, OH; Mick Raihala of Hammond, WI; Ann Raihala of Hammond, WI; Abram Linton of Green Lane, PA; Benjamin Linton of Chetek, WI; Samuel Linton of Mosinee, WI; Dora Linton of Mosinee, WI and Eve Linton of Chetek, WI.

In addition, three sisters survive; Pauline Shuman, Bonnie Phillips, and Rosemary Friend as well as 25 great grandchildren with three more on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Celeste Phillips, five brothers; Ronald, Clarence, Robert, Homer, and Benjamin, three sisters; Edith Moore Shrontz, Jessie Phillips, and Janice Forney. Carl was also preceded in death by his oldest grandson, Jesse Carl Phillips and his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Jones Phillips.

Funeral services and internment will be private, for immediate family only, due to the Coronavirus

Restrictions with arrangements entrusted to Nichol Funeral Homes, 1728 Main Street Marianna, PA. An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Highland Brethren Church, 450 Highland Ridge Road, Marianna, PA 15345

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Peter Becker Community, Grand View Hospice, and the Nichol Funeral Home for all of the care and service provided.

Psa. 127:2 ...he giveth his beloved sleep.