A United States flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to America. The flag is placed so that the blue field with stars is at the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased.
After Taps has been played, the flag is carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. A properly proportioned flag will fold 13 times on the triangles, representing the 13 original colonies. The folded flag is emblematic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the Patriots of the American Revolution. When folded, no red or white stripe is to be evident, leaving only the blue field with stars.
The folded flag is then presented as a keepsake to the next of kin or an appropriate family member. Each branch of the Armed Forces uses its own wording for the presentation ...
U.S. Air Force: "On behalf of the President of the United States, the Department of the Air Force, and a grateful nation, we offer this flag for the faithful and dedicated service of (Service Member's rank and name)."
U.S. Army: "This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service."
U.S. Coast Guard: "On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and the Coast Guard."
U.S. Marine Corps: "On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and Corps."
U.S. Navy: "On behalf of the President of the United States and the Chief of Naval Operations, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to this Country and a grateful Navy."
If the next of kin has expressed a religious preference or belief, add: "God bless you and this family, and God bless the United States of America."

APRIL, 1964 -  UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTORS GENERAL OF THE 33RD AND LAST DEGREE OF ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY FOR THE NORTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE US. ( PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION INC)  KING DAVID CONSISTORY , NO 3 OF THE A: AND A.S RITE HELD IN VALLEY OF NEW YORK ON 26TH DAY, APRIL, 1964 WAS ADVANCED TO GRADE OF SUBLIME PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET AND WAS MAKE A MEMBER OF KING DAVID CONSISTORY 3 OF THE VALLEY OF NY.
 

  JULY 1964 - IMPERIAL COUNCIL  ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ARABIC ORDER NOBLES OF THE BYSTIC SHRINE OF NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND JURISDICTION INC. ( MEDINA TEMPLE # 19, NY, NY) 


MARCH 8, 1967  - HOLY ROYAL ARCH MASONS EXALTED TO THE MOST SUBLIME DEGREE OF HOLY ROYAL ARCH IN WIDOW'S SONS, CHAPTER 1 OF NYC.


AUGUST 19, 1978 - HONORARY PAST ILLUSTROUS POTENTATE 
IMPERIAL EGYPTIAN ARAB ORDER NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRIN OF NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND JURISDICTION RECEIVED FROM  KABABLA TEMPLE#177, RALEIGH, NC. 


JUNE 17, 2002 - MATRON AND PATRONS COUNCIL ORDER OF EASTERN STAR ( PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION) CHARLES A PHILLIPS RECEIVED THE ADMINISTRATIVF DEGREE OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, HAVING BEEN ELECTED TO SERVE AS WORTHY PATRON RUTH CHAPTER 2 OES, RALEIGH, NC, DISTRICT 22.    

Father for 63 years to Deborah Pickett
Father to Charles Phillips Jr for 58 years ( Deceased) 
Father to Crystal Phillips for 53 years
Husband to the late Virginia Phillips for 49 years  (Deceased)
Big Brother to Rudolph Phillips for 84 years 
Grandfather to Rolanda and Larry Pickett 40 years
Great Grandfather for 16 years ( Andeo, Mylin, LJ, Lauren, Olivia)
Husband, Step Dad and Grandfather to Helen Phillips and family for 17 years
Retired from Manhattan Transit Authority 
Attended Washington High School
Attended Shaw University and Taught Tennis
Fought in World War II 
Honarble Discharge Air Force in 1946  
Obtained American Academy of Embalming & Mortuary Research Diploma 1948
Honorable Discharge in United States Navy 1953
 Certified Mortician Recertification 1990
Notary Republic 
 Accomplished Musician Who Travelled Nationwide
Personal Assistant to Harry Belafonte 
On Board of Trustees of Church
Former Washington High School Association President ( 2007)
Travelled Abroad
 
  

        

  
 

Charles Alonzo Phillips, Sr. Raleigh Charles Alonzo Phillips, Sr., 86, of 2708 Bromley Street, Raleigh, left this earthly life on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Veteran's Hospital in Durham, NC. Funeral will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Macedonia New Life Church, 2004 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610 at 12:00 noon, preceded by an 11:30 a.m. visitation.

The family will receive visitors at the C.A. Haywood Sr. Memorial Chapel on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; his brother, Rudolph (Gloria), Garner, NC; daughters, Deborah Pickett and Crystal Smith of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters; seven step grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of other family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia and his son, Charles A. Phillips, Jr.

Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home, 2415 S. Wilmington St,
(919) 832-2835; www.haywoodfh. com