Erick Philon Obituary

The memory of Erick Philon (Jackson, Alabama), born in Waynesboro, Mississippi, who passed away on February 25, 2026 at the age of 52, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Gilmore and Annie Gilmore; and his brother Michael Gilmore. He is survived by: his wife Peggy Philon of Silas, Alabama; his children, Raven Westbrook of Silas, Alabama, Erin Washington (Christopher) of Jackson, Alabama, Brandy Philon of Mobile, Alabama, Eric "EJ" Philon, Jr. of Silas, Alabama and Sabrina Lewis; his siblings, Feleshia Williams (James) of Jackson, Alabama, Tyrone Gilmore of Detroit and Ryland Gilmore (Elena) of Atlanta, Georgia.; his grandchildren, Paisley, Carter, Cole, Madison, Rayna, Chloe, Aria, Ivy, Kody, Khali and Askiya; his aunts and uncles, Carrie Steward, Levon McGrew of Silas, Alabama, Emmie Calhoun (Purvis) of Grove Hill, Alabama, Gwendolyn Jarvis of Montgomery, Alabama., Hurbert Philon of Calera, Alabama, James Philon of Silas, Alabama, Charles Philon (Delsena) of Silas, Alabama, George Gilmore (Mary) of Coffeeville, Alabama. and Jesse Gilmore (Hazel) of Coffeeville, Alabama.; and his siblings-in-law, Antwonette Cowan (William) of Putnam, Alabama, Vanessa Westbrook of Coffeeville, Alabama, Pamela O'Neal (Ronald) of Silas, Alabama, Michael Westbrook (Cassandra) of Coffeeville, Alabama., Maurice Westbrook (Amanda) of Coffeeville, Alabama. and Antonio Westbrook of Coffeeville, Alabama..