Bobby Phillips Memorial Program

In Loving Memory
Sunrise: March 1, 1939 • Sunset: November 14, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Viewing- 11:00 AM • Service- 12:00 PM
New Hope Community Church
1136 West 10th Street • Riviera Beach, FL 33404

obby S. Phillips Sr., the youngest child of Chester Arthur and
Willie Mae Wilkes Phillips, was born on March 1, 1939. He
was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings:
Willie, Inez, Mattie, Rose, Addie Mae, Ada Lee, George, and
Harold. He was also predeceased by two sons, Bobby Samuel Jr. and
Tommy Lee, as well as three grandchildren: Jarvis, Toki, and Antonio.
Bobby accepted Christ at an early age and joined his family church,
where he sang with the family group, The Phillips. His love for music
remained throughout his life as he continued to share gospel songs, the
blues, and heartfelt hymns. He blessed many through his singing on the
family prayer line with songs such as Thank You, Lord, Let It Be Real,
Jesus Build a Fence Around Us, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, and I Am
Going to Leave You in the Hands of the Lord.
Bobby also leaves behind treasured memories through the sayings he
was known for, including:
“You need to take six months to mind your own business and six
months to leave mine alone.”
“If I tell you the huckleberry is ripe, get your bucket.”
“Mind how you treat me—you might need me sometime.”
Bobby moved to Florida around 1967, where he became employed with
the Palm Beach County School Board. He dedicated 33½ years of service
before retiring in 2001. He was well known by many as “The Pony
Man”. He also served and assisted employees through his work with the
Firemen and Oilers Union, where he held the position of Executive Vice
President of the Firemen and Oilers Union.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Dulce
Harding Lunsford Phillips, and his children:
Sons: Bruce (Zena), Anthony (Atlanta, Georgia)
Daughters: Sandra Lynn, Susan (Atlanta,
Georgia); Bonus Sons: Patrick Lunsford Sr.
(Lar Nique) of Huntsville, Alabama; Marcus
Lunsford (Jennifer) of Sanford, Florida
He is also survived by his favorite niece,
Darlene Smith, and his son-phew, Rocky
Smith, both of Mableton, Georgia; as well
as a host of nieces, nephews, grands,
great-grands, great-great-grandchildren,
relatives, and friends.
Bobby’s life was one of music, laughter,
wisdom, and service. His presence touched
many, and his memory will forever remain
in the hearts of those who loved him.

order of celebration
Processional
Scripture Reading
Old Testament.................................................... Leota Burris
New Testament........................................... Marcus Lunsford
Prayer.................................................................Rocky Smith
Musical Selection: Lily In the Valley..Sandra Lynn Wallace
Reading of the Obituary......................................Silent read
Reflections................................................(2 minutes, please)
Poem...............................................................Darlene Smith
Musical Selection: I Shall Wear A Crown Harding....Natalie Harding
Eulogy...............................................Minister Albert Shivers
Bread of Life Outreach Ministry &
Kery Prison Ministry
Benediction
Recessional
Interment
Royal Palm Memorial Gardens
5601 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Pall Bearers
Marcus Lunsford
Cleveland Harding Jr.
Dexter Harding
Travis Phillips
Anthony Phillips
Bruce Phillips
Floral Bearers
Bryanna Lunsford
Saniya Lunsford

Repast
After the burial, please join the family
for a
lunch buffet at
The Carving Station,
720 US HIGHWAY
1 LAKE PARK, FL 33403.
This will be a NO-HOST MEAL with
each guest paying for his/her own
meal ($19.50/pp)
Expressions of Gratitude
The family of Bobby S. Phillips
Sr. wishes to express our sincere
gratitude for your prayers, calls, visits,
and all acts of kindness during our
time of bereavement. May God bless
each of you.
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