Mr. Victor Philson, Sr.

Passed 03/03/2018

Obituary For Mr. Victor Philson, Sr.

Victor Philson, Sr. peacefully entered eternal rest on March 3, 2018. Mr. Philson lived a blessed life of 97 years, just a few days prior to his 98th birthday. Victor was born March 17, 1920 the late Jamie and Wyatt Philson. Mr. Philson was the widower of Odessa Rookard Philson. Victor was a dedicated member of Forest Chapel C. M. E. Church where he served as a Trustee, Steward and Treasurer. He was a man of integrity and the oldest man in the congregation thus making him the Father of the church. Mr. Philson joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and was initially stationed in Camp Croft, SC. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. Mr. Philson became a bailiff with the Spartanburg County Courthouse following his retirement. Mr. Philson was an avid checker player. Survivors include: his daughter, Jacquelyn (David) Smith of Roebuck, SC; his son, Gerald Winfred Philson of Ashville, NC; his sister-in-law, Lucille Rookard; his six grandchildren, Felicia Watson, Gerald Philson, Sean Philson, Zaniya Pearson, Patrice D. Smith and Kamiya Smith; his eight great-grandchildren; his ten nieces and nephews, Donna M. Mayes, Karen R. Foster, Stanley Rookard, Cheryl Woodruff, Myrna Foster, Dary; Rookard, Kimberly Gray, Renee Gray, Eric Rookard and Linda B. Poole; and a host of beloved family, church members and friends. He was preceded in death by: his loving wife of seventy years, Odessa R. Philson; a son, Victor Philson, Jr.; six siblings, Mack, Elizabeth, Samuel, Minnie, Isaiah and Paul Philson; and a grandson, Ryan Keith Philson. A Celebration of the Life of Victor Philson, Sr. will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Chapel C. M. E. Church, 210 Old Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg, SC. Burial with Military Rites will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2310 Cannons campground Rd., Drayton, SC. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mr. Philson to Forest Chapel C. M. E. Church, P.O. Box 80, Fairforest, SC 29336.



Guest Book

My condolences in the loss of your beloved family member. At Psalm 90:10a it says; ?ÇØ The span of our life is 70 years. Or 80 if one is especially strong (special mightiness)?ÇØ. In the near future our loved ones will have the prospect of living forever on a paradise earth without having to suffer with old age, sickness and death. This promise is found at Revelation 21:3,4 and also John 5:28,29. What a wonderful time this will be when our loved ones will be awaken from sleeping in death by our loving heavenly father Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ! To learn more about this promise and view the faith strengthening video; Is There Hope for the Dead? Please visit our website: jw.org.

- R. Sweatman

Blessed be the God Who comfort gives; We find it so assuring. Yes, He will sustain and nourish us if we keep on enduring. Strength and peace of mind we all can have as hardships we keep facing. Christ our Lord and King taught us the truth: God's Love is all embracing.' 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

- Lorraine Denson

To Jackie: My thoughts and prayers are with you in the transition of your Father. Continue to trust in God who will comfort, guide and sustain you.

- Saundra Giles Gaffney