Life Reflections

“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord.”
–Psalm 34:8

Mr. David Eugene “Pete” Philson, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He transitioned from this life in Spartanburg, County. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mrs. Lillie Ruth Philson Browning and grandmother, Ms. Hattie B. Philson, both of Woodruff, South Carolina.

He attended the public schools of Spartanburg School District Four and graduated from Woodruff High School in 1984, where he was a member of the football team. He was a former employee of Reeves Brothers Mills for over 15 years and also worked in the hospitality industry in several restaurants throughout the Woodruff and surrounding communities.

He was a great cook and loved to cook for his family and friends. He spent countless hours having fun, while teaching family members and friends how to cook.

Mr. Philson leaves behind to mourn his passing father, James Browning of Woodruff, SC; a sister Linette (Rashad) Massey of Chula Vista, CA; two brothers Raymond (Nichole) Rooks and Alexander (Waloni) Jackson of Woodruff, SC.

He also leaves two loving aunts, Gracie (Albert) Westfield of Woodruff, SC and Hattie (Martie) Abrams of Clinton, SC; three uncles, Bennie (Mattie) Philson of Dun- can, SC, Jerry (Robin) Philson of Boiling Springs, SC; and Larry (Corky) Philson of Woodruff, SC.

He further leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Candice Williams and Mariah Matthews, both of Woodruff, SC and a very special granddaughter.

He also leaves loving memories with his long-time, special friend, Wanda Watson of Woodruff, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.