Clintwood, Virginia Claude Swanson Phillips, Sr. passed away Thursday July 19, 2007 at his home. He was born December 27, 1922 the son of the late Olin Marvin and Alice Phillips. He was life long resident of Clintwood and served his country during World War II with the US Army. He was a retired carpenter and mechanic. Preceding him in death are wife Wanda A. Phillips, also two sons Roger Lee Phillips and Kenneth Wayne Phillips. Survivors include his sons; Swanson Phillips and Mary Dooley, Dungannon, VA. Marvin Phillips and wife Rosie, of Clintwood. Creed Phillips, Clintwood, three daughters; Mae Kendrick and John Mullins, Debbie Stanley and husband Glenn of Clintwood, Violet Harrison and husband Smiddy of Clinch, VA. One sister Blanche Kolwaski, Bristol, VA. Fifteen grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.