Howard Ware Phillips, 77, of Indian Trail, passed away Friday, July 09, 2010, at Lake Park Nursing Center in Indian Trail. Mr. Phillips was born October 10, 1932, in Union County, NC. He was preceded in death by his father Hoyt Phillips and his mother, Fronnie Baker Phillips. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 11, 2:00 p.m., Hartsell Funeral Home, Midland, in the chapel. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Garmon Phillips of the home; son, Allen Phillips of Charleston, SC; daughter, Renee Brooks of Charlotte, NC; three brothers and two sisters. Hartsell Funeral Home, Midland, is serving the Phillips family. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartsellfh.com.