Kent M. Phillips, 74, of Madison Circle, Rehoboth, formerly of Barrington, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Sally (Murfit) Phillips and father to two sons; Brian Phillips of Providence and Timothy Phillips of Woonsocket. Kent was born in Minneapolis, MN and was a son of the late Fred and Margaret (Stadum) Phillips. He is survived by his brother, Dale.
Kent was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force serving as an Intelligence Officer, which included service in Vietnam. After discharge, Kent was employed as a Financial Analyst at Home Life Insurance Company, then TIAA-CREF and finally Textron in Providence, RI.
Kent was very active as a volunteer at the Barrington Yacht Club on various committees and loved cruising with friends over many years. Kent had many other interests as well. He was past-President of the Barrington Preservation Society and a driver for Tap-In. He also volunteered at Blithewold in Bristol, RI. He loved traveling with Sally, sailing and canoe trips with extended family.
After retiring, Kent was a voracious reader, especially who-done-its and 3-4 cross word puzzles daily. He really liked teaching their dog, Packet, to eat off a fork and other tricks.
Kent will go on living in the hearts and minds of his precious Sally, his sons, Brian and Tim, and extended family and oodles of devoted friends.
Kent was an avid golfer, both playing and watching. Brian and Tim have requested donations be made to The First Tee at 300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA 02780. The First Tee provides kids and teens with life skills lessons and character education through junior golf programs.
A memorial service will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM in St. John's Episcopal Church 181 County Road Barrington.

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181 County Road
Barrington, RI Monday, November 2, 2015
10:30 AM

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