William A. Phillips, 75 of Delmar, died July 31, 2007, with family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Bledsoe Phillips; sons Bob and his wife Mania Phillips and John and his wife Lynn Phillips; daughter Debi and her husband Steve Wilkins; granddaughters Kim and her husband Steve Causey, Tracy and her husband Ned Howe, Mindy and her husband Lawton Myrick, Michelle and her husband Jeff Bingham and Melissa and her husband Jake Neal; grandsons Rob and his wife Jennie Phillips, Jake Wilkins and Barry Phillips; great grandchildren Hunter, Zach, Siena, Hawkins, Gibson, Ryder, Wyatt, Jack and Baylie; and nieces Dottie, Diane, Denise and Brenda. Mr. Phillips attended Delmar Maryland High School where he was a member of the 1948 Maryland State Champion Soccer Team. He retired from Delmarva Power after 38 and a half years of service, proudly holding positions as lineman, foreman, construction supervisor and safety and training supervisor. He was a former member of IBEW Local 1307. An avid fisherman, he was a member of the Hatteras Anglers Club. During his retirement, he passionately pursued woodworking, vegetable gardening, home improvement projects and supporting his children and grandchildren in every way. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 3, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home in Delmar, Delaware. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Delmar Fire Department, EMT Division, P.O. 143, Delmar, DE 19940; or Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.