Lance Phillips Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 18, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Lance Phillips of Athens, Texas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lance Phillips to show support.
Though Lance has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his mother Deanna Locke (Shobeiri). He is survived by: his fiancé 'Mimi' Head of Athens; his father David Phillips of Athens; his stepmother Gracie Bass of Alice; his children, Peercen Phillips Taylor of Mabank, Ryker Joslyn of Van and Lucien Virgil Phillips of Independence, Missouri; and his siblings, Yvonne Zorman (Chris) of Allentown, Robert Jacobs (Rebecca) of Alice, Shannon Passmore (John) of Athens, Dustin Phillips (Rebecca Christy) of Addison and Kristin Locke of Athens. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home (842 NE Loop 7, Athens, TX 75752). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel (842 NE Loop 7, Athens, TX 75752).
