Robert E. (Bob) Phillips, of Eatonton, died peacefully at his home, February 8, 2010, at the age of 73. Son of the late Darling C. and June Scott Phillips, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service as an examiner, Georgia Baptist Hospital in management, and as a volunteer at Newton County Library and Nancy Guinn Memorial Library researching genealogy for 20 years. He had many talents including oil painting and playing the piano. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Phillips. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and James Findley of Brooks, GA; son, Gene Phillips of GA; grandchildren, James Findley and Amber McElwaney; great-grandson, James E. Findley; sisters, Fran Boulis of Covington, Helen Ingram Hart of Conyers, Betty Fisher of Hampton. Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, with Pastor Ronald Smith officiating and interment in Hill Crest Cemetery in East Point. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 10, from 6-8 PM. www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolence 770-786-7062