Philip C. Auton

Anyone who knew Philip knows he loved to perform, whether it was to a packed theater or a small group of close friends (or even a stranger). It was there in New York that he met his wife Cindy. They moved back to North Carolina where they had their daughter Maggie, his pride and joy.

Never one to stay still, Philip was a man of many places and many careers. Over the years Philip worked as a bartender, actor, restaurant manager, biscuit maker, and fabric supervisor.

If you met Philip, it’s likely you’ll never forget him. He had a big personality, big love for family and friends, big smile, big brain, big voice, and most memorably, a big heart.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, you honor Philip’s memory through any of these suggestions:

Show love to a stranger

Adopt a stray cat

Cook a new dish, no recipes allowed

Call an old friend, just to say hi

Support your local theater

Sing karaoke (loudly)

Give a donation to your favorite charity – Philip was a fan of NPR