Hamlet C. "Ham" Phillips,86, of Central passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Rainey Hospice House.
Mr. Phillips was born in Cherokee County, a son of the late Thomas A. and Agnes Blanton Phillips. He was retired from Milliken Co., a U. S. Army veteran and a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Surviving are grandchildren, Kristin Fisher and James Phillips; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Greg Phillips; and one great-great-grand daughter, Areana Phillips.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Mary Sue Chapman Phillips; son, Jerry Phillips; a brother, Otis Phillips; and a grandson, Samuel Phillips.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P. M. until 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 11:00 A. M. at the funeral home with burial to follow in Memory Gardens, Clemson.
The family will be at his home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at the funeral home.