Phillip Squire Cullom, Sr., 70, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was the son of the late James (Jimmy) and Anna Keeter Cullom.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carnation Cullom; 2 brothers, Jimmy Cullom and Grady Cullom.

He was a native of Roanoke Rapids and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Phillip is survived by his son, Phillip Squire Cullom, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; his brother, Davis Cullom and his wife, Alice of Roanoke Rapids; 2 sisters, Gwen Hubbard and her husband, F.D. of Littleton, Edith Jenkins and her husband, Billy of Littleton; 2 grandsons, Joshua Cullom and his wife, Paula of Roanoke Rapids and Joey Radford of Houston, TX; great grandson, Joshua Cullom, Jr.; his niece, Joanne Smith of Roanoke Rapids; and his nephew, Ronnie Smith of Bailey.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 2:00 in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services, officiated by Rev. Fred Carraway.

Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.