Douglas Edward Phillippi, 49, of Carrboro, N.C. died at his home on Monday, March 29, 2010, following a 13-year bout with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Doug was born on August 26, 1960 in Oakridge, Tenn., the son of the late Charles Phillippi and of Cassie Phillippi. He grew up in Charlotte, N.C. On September 25, 1984, he married Stephanie Stines, who faithfully loved and cared for him through the worst of his illness. Before illness took his physical abilities, he worked as an executive chef. His truest passions, however, were pastel portraiture, the guitar and his family. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include his loving wife, Stephanie S. Phillippi; three sons, Jason Edward of Chapel Hill, N.C., James Aaron of Eugene, Ore. and Charles Andrew of Carrboro; his mother, Cassie T. Phillippi of Charlotte; five siblings, Danny Phillippi of Charlotte, David Phillippi of Wilmington, N.C., Dennis Phillippi of Memphis, Tenn., Debbie Phillippi of Charlotte and Dawn Wolfe of High Point, N.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church. A reception at the church will follow.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ALS Association, Jim “Catfish†Hunter Chapter, 120 Penmarc Dr., Suite 101, Raleigh, N.C. 27603; or to Binkley Baptist Church c/o Pastor Discretionary Fund, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514.
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Walker’s Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Phillippi family.