Frank Eugene “Gene” Phylow

Westminster –Frank Eugene “Gene” Phylow, 79, widower of Donnie Marlene Robinson Phylow, of 166 Apple Tree Lane, passed away May 27, 2019, at his residence.

 

Born in Oconee County, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas Buford and Bessie Vinson Phylow. Gene was a retired logger and worked as a sawmiller at Winchesters Lumber Company, he enjoyed dirt track racing and loved to fish and farm.

 

Survivors include his son, Rev. Ricky Phylow (Dana); two grandchildren, Clint Phylow (Mary) and Shawna Searcy; seven great-grandchildren, Coy Searcy, David Searcy, Samuel Searcy, Serena Wilson, Brixton Wilson, Penelope Phylow and Nora Phylow.

 

Mr. Phylow was the last surviving member of his family.  In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Harris “Jake”, Coy, Bernice, Billy and Bob Phylow; and sisters, Stella Phylow and Nina Ruth Blackwell.

 

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Calvary Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Sandifer Funeral Home.  

 

The family is at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Phylow, 228 Stribling Shoals Road, Walhalla, SC 29691. Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY