GREENVILLE, KY., Robert Rufus (Peter Rabbit) Phillips, Sr. 84, of Greenville passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1939 in Greenville, KY. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of God In Christ, Greenville and was a dedicated Coal Miner at the River Queen Mines as a dozer, truck driver and shooter. “Peter Rabbit” was the third of five children and raised in Greenville. He married Helen Louise Samuels on March 24, 1958 in Madisonville. They were married for 65 wonderful years and had five children Robert Jr., Shirley, Tony, Jeff, and Angela. He was an avid fisherman, sports fan, hunter and newspaper reader. Robert had an incredible work ethic at River Queen Mines for 20 plus years with a stellar attendance during rain, sleet or snow. Most of all he enjoyed seeing his family gather together and grow over the years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lincoln Phillips and Margaret Bard Phillips, 2 brothers George Thomas Phillips and Marion Ellis Phillips, 1 sister Betty Lou Gregory, 1 granddaughter Brianna Shar-dai Phillips, one son-in-law- Pastor Archie Grimmett Jr.

Survivors include a loving wife Helen Phillips of Greenville, three sons Robert ( Madaline) Phillips of Lexington, Tony ( Libby) Phillips of Madisonville, and Jeff Phillips of Nicholasville, 2 daughters Shirley Austin of Greenville and Dr. Angela Grimmett of Clarksville, TN., 4 grandchildren Kelsey, Tashaunda, Jessica and Benjamin, 2 great grandchildren Zarianna and Jalaiah, 1 sister Mary Ann (James) Bell of Russellville, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation from 10AM until time of service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Dr. Angela Louise Grimmett Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Services start at 12noon September 16, 2023 at The Pentecostal Church of God in Christ 210 South Boggess Ave Greenville, KY.