Wilmer M. Phillips 1915-1933

WAYNESVILLE BOY DIES IN CAR-TRUCK CRASH AT BLOODLAND, DEC 21

Killed Instantly as Result of Terrific Impact

Sad Funeral Services Here Saturday

The citizens of this and surrounding communities were stunned last Thursday night to learn of the sudden and tragic death of Wilmer Phillips, in an auto accident at Bloodland. Wilmer was riding in a car driven by his brother, Leslie Phillips, when their car crashed into a truck belonging to Fred Mace, in front of the Moore and Vaughan stores at the edge of Bloodland. It was thought that some of the lumber, which was on the truck, must have struck him, causing instant death. Leslie, although much unnerved by the shock, was uninjured.

Wilmer was the son of R.W. and Bertha E. Phillips of Waynesville. He was born near here July 6, 1915, and at the time of his passing was 18 years, 5 months, and 17 days old. Two brothers preceded him to the Great Beyond, leaving his parents, one brother, Leslie, and four sisters, namely: Mrs. Florence Gray, Misses Mary Belle, Lucille and Maxine at home.

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