LaVale, Maryland - James "Ed" Edward Phillips, 87, of LaVale, Md., went to Heaven on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born July 26, 1938, in Meyersdale, Pa., Mr. Phillips was the son of the late Joseph Bruce Phillips and Margaret Leola (Kretchman) Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Purbaugh) Phillips; and his brothers, Joseph and John Phillips. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

A graduate of PennTech, Ed retired from Sears with 40 years of service as an appliance repair technician. He and his wife Carol were snowbirds in South Daytona, Fla., for 28 years. He was a great man who would be able to fix anything - whether it was a washer, lawn mower or an AC unit. He completed a 1929 Mercedes Gazelle kit, and throughout the years attended numerous parades and shows. He loved his life and family, and his favorite pastime was riding his motorcycle as often as possible, riding at the age of 87.

Ed is survived by his children, Sue MacGray and husband Steve, James "Ed" E. Phillips Jr. and wife Abilene, Diane Phillips-Chitwood and husband Daniel, and Sally Benson and husband David; nine grandchildren, Sheri Orndorff (Brian), Aaron MacGray (Lizzie), Kara Bowen (Gordon), Brad Phillips (Becky), Tyler Shell (Cera), Tim Shell (Kristan), Megan Fordham (Ryan), Mary Beth Simpson (Max) and Matthew Benson (Kailee); and 20 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, MD, www.adamsfamilyfuneralhome.com, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 12 p.m., with Pastor Matt Eichhorn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in his name to Eckhart Baptist Church, 17104 Old National Pike SW, Frostburg, MD 21532.