Charles Henry

(Hank) Phillips

Charles Henry (Hank) Phillips was born March 5, 1943 and passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022, at the age of 79, at United Regional Health Care System (URHCS) in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Hank was born to Opal (Cavener) and Rufus Phillips and lived in Kamay, Texas graduating from Valley View High School.Immediately after graduation, Hank went to work for National Cash Register (NCR) originally working on cash registers but became a pioneer in the new computer industry as a computer technician. He worked at NCR for more than 30 years before he retired.  He found a fun, second career working for Dura Pro Health – Dental Planet where he worked on dental x-ray machines.  He absolutely loved working at Dental Planet. The comradery with his co-workers was something he looked forward to every single day…working right up to the day he went into the hospital.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers;Lemuel Phillips and Joe Phillips.  He is survived by his partner of 15 years, Lupe Gutierrez, two sisters; Ruby Robertson and Mildred Phillips,  his children; Barry (Connie) Phillips, Leslee(Scott) Ponder and Dennis (Karla) Phillips.  He is also survived by his grandchildren; Derrick Ponder, Hannah Ponder, Bryan Ponder and Brittany (Daniel) McAdoo and great grandson, Hagan Harris, plus a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Hank loved working with his hands and being outdoors. Some of his most fond memories include his hunting trips to Wyoming with his lifelong friend Tooter Rogers. Hank and Lupe attended Heritage Church in Wichita Falls.

The family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at URHCS – especially his favorite nurse Kimbra Tepfer.  A private family memorial will be held at a later date.