Charles Glenn Phillips, 81, was born on May 4, 1944, in Houston.
He went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 27, 2025, trusting fully in the promise of everlasting life through Jesus Christ.
Charles was one of seven children born to Guy and Virgie Phillips.
He attended Spring Branch High School, where he proudly played football for the Spring Branch Bears. Known for his strength and skill, he earned the nickname “Golden Toe” Phillips as a kicker where he played in the state high school semifinals.
Charles continued his football career at Sam Houston State University, where he was a member of the Bearkats football team during their 1964 Co-National Championship season.
On September 18, 1965, Charles married the love of his life, Gwendolyn Sue Miller at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Houston. Their marriage was a blessing grounded in love and commitment until her passing on July 21, 2000.
Charles worked for B&G Manufacturing in Houston for about 15 years.
He and Gwen decided to move the family out of the “big city.” They bought land in Milano and enjoyed the country life.
He worked for Halliburton until retiring after 20 years.
He attended Milano Methodist Church and was a member of the Milano Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gwendolyn; son, Cary “Gene” Phillips; parents, Guy and Virgie Phillips; brothers, Jerry, Bill and Jimmy; sister, Juanita Pittman; inlaws, Wink and Vera Miller; brothers-in-law, Mike Kelly and James Pittman; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Phillips and Joy Phillips.
Surviving are sons, Charles “Chuck” Phillips and wife, Beverly, of Round Rock, and Christopher Phillips of Hutto; daughter, Kimberly Westbrook and husband, Robert, of Milano; and daughter-in-law, Paula Phillips of Rockdale. Also surviving is his brother, Kenneth Phillips of Austin; sister, Mary Phillips of San Antonio; brothers-in-law, Frank and Melinda Miller of Houston, George and Becky Miller of Houston; sister-in-law, Patsy Kelly of Houston; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members.
He was a proud grandfather to Rachel Phillips of Illinois, Ryan and wife, Shinea Phillips, of Baytown, Amanda and husband, Brandon Robbins, of Little River, Victoria Bermudez and George Bermudez of Round Rock, Kara Phillips and husband, Christopher Darby, of Ohio, Krista and husband, Zach Martinez, of Round Rock, Cade Phillips of Austin, Kayla and husband, Norbert Gutierrez, of Needville, Grant and wife, Kaytlin Westbrook, of Kansas; great-grandfather to Conrad, Harvey, Owen, Presley and Hudson, Bodie, Aleah and Alexa,and Roman, Jordan, and Morgan.
A memorial service will be held, 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, located 1041 US 79 Rockdale, Texas 76567.
Visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Roy Dillard officiating.
After, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at Milano Civic Center.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Milano Fire Department or Milano Methodist Church.
We find comfort in God’s Word: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” -- 2 Timothy 4:7 Express condolences at Phillipsandluckey.com.