DarthRider
12-05-2009, 10:43 AM
I really didn't know Ben Phillips all that well, just saw him at our classic & vintage bike club meetings, our annual rally, parties, etc.
But I never saw him without his trademark smile and great, good humor. And did he love his Norton!
Godspeed Ben, you left us way too soon.
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Ben Roy Phillips was born in Dallas, Texas on July 11, 1961 and passed away on November 26th during a single vehicle accident riding his Norton Commando on North West Hwy in Dallas.
He is survived by Lynn, his loving wife of 22 years; son, Payton and daughter, Avery. Ben leaves behind his parents, Mary Jo and George Phillips of Farmers Branch, Texas, and his brothers, George Phillips of Madison, Wisconsin and Mike Phillips of Montgomery, Texas. Ben received his BA from Texas A&M and his Masters from the University of North Texas. He loved sharing Boy Scouts and outdoor activities with Payton and adoring his "Princess", Avery. Ben was loved and will be missed by many extended family and friends. The service to celebrate his life will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st at Preston Road Church of Christ, Dallas.
Ben once light-heartedly said, "I don't want any black at my funeral".
But I never saw him without his trademark smile and great, good humor. And did he love his Norton!
Godspeed Ben, you left us way too soon.
http://mi-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/DallasMorningNews/Photos/0000186962-01-1_004841.jpg
Ben Roy Phillips was born in Dallas, Texas on July 11, 1961 and passed away on November 26th during a single vehicle accident riding his Norton Commando on North West Hwy in Dallas.
He is survived by Lynn, his loving wife of 22 years; son, Payton and daughter, Avery. Ben leaves behind his parents, Mary Jo and George Phillips of Farmers Branch, Texas, and his brothers, George Phillips of Madison, Wisconsin and Mike Phillips of Montgomery, Texas. Ben received his BA from Texas A&M and his Masters from the University of North Texas. He loved sharing Boy Scouts and outdoor activities with Payton and adoring his "Princess", Avery. Ben was loved and will be missed by many extended family and friends. The service to celebrate his life will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st at Preston Road Church of Christ, Dallas.
Ben once light-heartedly said, "I don't want any black at my funeral".