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A Century of Service and Strength | Joplin News
At 100 years young, Ervin “Dugie” Phillips still embodies the grit of a mining town kid turned WWII hero, serving in the Pacific and occupation duty in Japan. After the Army, he spent decades at McDonnell Douglas and devoted himself to the VFW, his church, and his family—marrying Alta Mae for 67 years and raising four kids who now have great-great-grandchildren. Still driving, gardening, hunting, and fishing, he credits his faith for his longevity and remains fiercely devoted to his late wife’s memory. Today, loved ones and veterans gather to honor a century of service, resilience, and…
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