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The Life of Timothy M Phillips

Timothy M. “Tim” Phillips, 60, of Rockland Township, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He is the loving husband of Stephanie A. (Sutton) Phillips, whom he married on June 8, 1976.

Born in Norristown, Montgomery County, Tim was a son of the late Michael P. and Florence M. (Tustin) Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Bally. Tim was the owner and operator of Tim Phillips Farrier Services, Mertztown. He was an accomplished and well-respected farrier, having mentored many aspiring farriers throughout his career. Timothy was a member of the American Farrier's Association, American Association of Professional Farriers and Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A. Tim was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, class of 1974. He enjoyed driving his draft horses and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.

In addition to his Wife of 40 years, Stephanie, Tim is survived by his three Children, Courtney A. (Phillips), wife of Jeffrey P. Lee, Mertztown, Megan M. (Phillips), wife of Nicholas A. Ramsey, Kutztown, and Nathan M., husband of Lisa K. (Werley) Phillips, Hamburg; 5 Granddaughters, Kaleigh E. Phillips, Olivia K. Ramsey, Jillian M. Lee, Avery K. Phillips and Rachel G. Ramsey. He is also survived by his 2 Sisters, Susan (Phillips), widow of Craig Bailey, Westfield, Tioga County, and Eileen (Phillips), widow of Gregory Geist, Lawrenceville, Tioga County; and a Brother, Michael P., Jr., husband of Velda (Howe) Phillips, Fort Thompson, SD.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, 610 Pine Street, Bally, with Reverend Richard C. Brensinger, as celebrant. Burial will follow in Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery, adjoining the church. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, and again on Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Tim's memory to the Timothy M. Phillips Memorial Fund c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530-0292, which will later be used to help fund his granddaughter’s college education. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.

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2017.06.02

My condolences to the entire family from Vermont. I was at my friend's farm when Tim was there a few weeks ago and asked him if I could take pictures. He had no problem with it. As we talked to each other, we realized that we had friends in common. I am from Kutztown, but now live in Vt. I would like to share these photos with the family. He was a gentleman farrier, and an expert at what he was doing. My heart is broken for your family. May he rest in peace.
Posted by Lisa F

2017.06.02

Tim was the kindest soul. He treated our horses with the greatest respect and kindness. We will miss you. Ride on and let God take care of shoeing your horses from now on.
Posted by Eddie M

2017.06.02

My condolences to the entire Phillips family. Tim was the kindest and gentle man and a great farrier. He took care of our 2 old horses and will be sadly missed. Farewell to a wonderful and caring man.
Posted by Manryann K

2017.06.04

Tim was one of the good ones gone way too soon!! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Tammy & Derry F

2017.06.04

Tim was a wonderful man. I got to know Tim 29 yrs ago he became my farrier. Tim was a layed back man lots of nice conversations w him. Tim n Stephanie for my wedding gift took my bridesmaids n I to my wedding w his Clydesdales n wagon. I send my deepest sympathy to his family.Tim will be very missed. Also sending my sympathy to Kyle Hubbell also I know he is lost w out Tim.
Posted by krista k

2017.06.04

I remember when Tim came first time to shoe my horses. I didn't have to hold them! They stayed for him! I asked him if he surely didn't want me to hold them and he said that they seem fine. Slowly but surely I realized that my horses instantly trusted him. For the first time I was able to straighten out my barn while my horses were shod! Later on they got so comfortable that we actually had to wake up a couple as they were falling asleep right there on x-ties! People say "animals know", well they truly do and so do the people that were there today paying their last respects. This loss is very devastating for everyone who knew him (two or four legged), - they just do not come like this often... My deepest condolences.. Fly high one of God's cherished Angels
Posted by Maria B

2017.06.05

All that I can say is IM sorry for your loss Tim was a nice person and he will be missed by all. Love the Darrow family
Posted by john D

2017.06.05

Tim was one of the kindest people I have ever met. He shod the draught horses where I worked in Virginia. He was patient and had an unbelievable work ethic. He was an inspiration to an aspiring farrier. He will be truly missed..Godspeed my friend
Posted by Michael C

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