James Phillips's obituary , Passed away on June 4, 2025 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

James Phillips

June 16, 1944 - June 4, 2025 (80 years old)

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

James Phillips's obituary , Passed away on June 4, 2025 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

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James Phillips

June 16, 1944 - June 4, 2025 (80 years old)

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

James Phillips Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Phillips of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 80, on June 4, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jimmy Phillips and Mammie Phillips; his siblings, Sally Langley, Alice Ferguson, Ina Lou Gonzales, Dolly Lambert, Christine Carroll, Terry, Oscar and Sam Phillips; his parents-in-law, Clifford and Martha Hall; his siblings-in-law, Faye Carroll, Stella Dison, Don and Danny Hall; and his son-in-law Chris Kelly.

He is survived by: his wife Merlene Hall Phillips; his children, James Phillips (Vickie), Jason Phillips (Shawna) and Diane Kelly; and his grandchildren, Tyler Phillips (Katie), Jacob Phillips (Kylie), Addison Phillips, Tabitha (Tyler), Katie Bowman (Johnathon), Gracie, Willy Goodboy, Paisley of Hadley, DJ, Andy, Rayne and Easton.

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June 07

Visitation

Sharp Funeral Home
209 Roane St, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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June 08

Funeral service

Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church
1312 Cove Ln, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

Sun

June 08

Burial

Indian Creek Cemetery
1312 Cove Ln, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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