Current Indianapolis resident Phillip B. Fentress, 72 years young passed away March 21, 2014 at his home from a long battle with lung cancer.
Mr. Fentress was born December 11,1941 in Cleaton, KY to Edith Smith Bean and Albert Fentress Sr. a graduate of Tech High School.
Mr. Fentress and his brother owned and operated Villa Pizza from 1966-1996. In 1967 Mr. Fentress then started Fentress Builders and it continues today. This August would have marked his 40th wedding anniversary. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with many friends and family. He was a very generous man and contributed to various charities in the Indianapolis area. He is survived by his wife Dee Hilligoss Fentress, daughter Amber (Mike) Carter, Brothers Albert (Val), Joseph (Darlene), and Richard (Cheryl) Fentress.
He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He preceded in death by two sons Phillip Jr. and DeWayne Fentress.
He changed the lives of many people and was dearly loved by all. He will be missed for his whistling, his giving and loving heart, and his infamous HA, HA, HA forever.
In lieu of flowers contributions can me made to the American Cancer Society.
There will be no calling.
I was one of those who Phil helped. When things were going the wrong direction in my life, Phil had a solution to fix me. He bought a 63 Chevy Impala. I delivered pizzas to pay it off. He knew I was a good person. He changed my direction in life. I will always hold him in high esteem.
God bless him and all who call him friend.
PS. My brother passed of lung cancer a few days after Phil.
God bless those who travel this road.