Franklin Phillips II

Franklin Phillips II “Frank”, 92, of Jobstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, at Samaritan Hospice, Mount Holly, with his family by his side. Frank was born September 9, 1930, In Philadelphia, PA. The son of the late Frederick Morris Phillips and Annabelle Hutchinson Phillips, he was raised on the family farm in Jobstown, NJ. He attended the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, and later, Princeton University, graduating in 1953. While at Princeton, he played the trumpet in the University band, was manager of the Swim team, a member of Terrace Club, and a member of the ROTC. After graduation, he served as a Lieutenant in the Army Infantry, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. There he attained the skill designation of Marksman and competed at the National Matches at Camp Perry, OH. In the summer of 1958, Frank would meet his wife, the late Mary Cheston Stokes Phillips “Mimi”, on a blind date, and they were married May 2, 1959, in Philadelphia. They raised three children: Franklin Phillips III, Robert Stokes Phillips, and Mary Cameron Phillips Hunt (Jeffrey) in Moorestown, NJ. Frank worked as a Mechanical Engineer, but also spent time as a substitute Science Teacher at Moorestown Friends School. Involved in the community, Frank coached baseball two seasons with Moorestown Youth Baseball, served as assistant Scout Master for BSA Troop 40, and volunteered with the Girl Scouts. He was a former member of Trinity Church, Moorestown, NJ, where he sang in the church choir, was a member of the Stewardship committee, and served on the church vestry. In the Summer of 1973, Mimi and Frank had a roadside farmstand, which would later become Mr McGregor’s Garden Farm Market & Deli. Frank designed the Dutch-Colonial style building himself, and the slab was poured in the Spring of 1978. In as much as it was a place of business, it also became a place where community friendships were formed. Many locals would often stop in just to have a friendly chat or pick up some sandwiches on the way to the beach or the air show. Frank especially enjoyed the hayrides for local children, where they could pick their own pumpkin to take home and decorate. One year when the pumpkin crop was compromised by excessive rain, Frank purchased a wagonload of pumpkins and randomly scattered them in the field. “We can’t disappoint the kids”. Frank and Mimi attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Holly, and cherished the fellowship fostered by being part of that community. They loved spending time with family and friends at their beach house on Long Beach Island in Holgate, NJ, enjoyed traveling, and attending the many parties and reunions at Princeton. He is survived by his children, son-in-law Jeffrey, Granddaughter Haley Hunt, sister Lydia P, Sudler, brother-in-law Walter Stokes (Alicia), sister-in law Alice B. Garman, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, wife, and brother Frederick Morris Phillips Jr. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, 11:00 am, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 121 High Street, Mt. Holly, NJ. A light Repast will take place in the Parish Hall following the service. Interment will follow at the Upper Springfield Friends Burying Ground, Jobstown; family members only, please.

Franklin Phillips II

September 9, 1930 - October 2, 2022