Phillip Lindsey

Phillip Lindsey was born on July 15, 1915 in Zebulon, Pike County Georgia to the late Frank and Corinne Lindsey. He departed this life on 6 November 2011 very quietly at home with his wife and family by his side. At the time of death he was 96. He was preceded in death by his parents, former wife Lonnie Simmons Lindsey, brother Marvin Mangham, Sr., and step-son Timothy Brooks. Phillip remained self sufficient until 2009 when he became ill. Phillip attended the public schools in Zebulon. Growing up in Pike County, times were very difficult and he was very protective of his younger brother to insure that he was not taken advantage of by the older boys in the neighborhood. As a young man, Phillip moved to Atlanta , Georgia and held many jobs including being a waiter and chauffeur. With the out break of World War II, Phillip joined the U.S. Navy. He obtained the rank of Seaman First Class. During most of his time in the Navy, he was stationed at a base in San Francisco, California. He received the Victory World War II Medal. He was honorably discharged on 18 December 1945. He was very proud to have served his country. After the end of World War II, Phillip moved to Washington, DC. He found employment with the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Headquarters. In February 1972, he retired after having attained the position of Assistant Lead Foreman in the Lithographic Press Operations Department at the Pentagon. At the time of retirement, he had served for 27 years. Phillip was baptized in the The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in 1979 and served as a minister for several years. Phillip was married to the former Lonnie Simmons. To this union a daughter was born, Elaine Lindsey Carter. This marriage ended in divorce. Later he married Rosa M. Brooks and they had been married for 40 years at the time of his death. Phillip was a man of many talents and interest. He became a self taught carpenter and brick mason. He took great pride in maintaining and adding to his home. One of his most prized projects was the building of his deck with intricate brick patterns. He took great pride in helping his son-in-law finish the basement in their new home. He also enjoyed maintaining his summer home and boat. Phillip was a man who loved his family and relatives and never lost contact. In his younger years, he always found time to go back down south and visit his brother, niece, nephew and cousins and the lady of his heart, his grandmother, Gertrude Lawson who lived to be 97. He had such a kind heart that he could not visit anyone without bringing food to share. He is the last of his generation and will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Rosa; daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Colvin Carter; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nephew and wife Marvin and Francine Mangham, Jr.; niece Lolita Saxon; step-son and wife Darrell C. and Belinda Brooks; step-son and wife Ronald and Rae Brooks; step-daughter-in-law BeBe Brooks (wife of the late Timothy Brooks); sister-in-law Margie Greene; and a host of relatives and friends. A very special thanks to his step-daughter-in-law Belinda Brooks for the special daily care she provided. Sadly missed but released to a better home and father. No more pain, nothing but joy.

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Phillip Lindsey

July 15, 1915 - November 6, 2011