John Lee Phillips Sr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

John Lee Phillips, Sr on March 25, 2025 at the age of 82.

He was born in Yadkinville, NC on February 21, 1943, he is the son of the late Andrew Clingman Phillips and Opal Atkins Phillips.

He was preceded in death by his sister Brenda Gail Ashburn and brother in law Harold Eugene Ashburn.

He is survived by his wife of 7 years Millie Phillips and his companion dog Huck,

his children

Dawn Marie Phillips and

John Lee Phillips, Jr both of Macon, Georgia.

Step sons Dean and Dale Urevig

of Minnesota.

Niece Jill Ashburn and Nephew Hal Ashburn of Yadkinville, NC,

also his very special cousins

Crick, Gee, Peggy, Bobby (Linda) Phillips, Patsy, Jerry and Jimmy of NC.

He was a 9 year veteran of the United States Air Force where he won several awards, got the highest re-enlistment bonus ever given, finished his service at rank E7 Tech Sargent.

He was very computer savvy.

He loved to build things.

He made guitar's that have been played on the Grand Ole Opry by Mr. Mike Morgan & David Ball.

A celebration of life will be at a later date at-

Baltimore Methodist Church

2419 Baltimore Road

East Bend, NC

27018

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to:

Hospice of South Texas

605 Locust Avenue

Victoria, Texas

77901

Or

Baltimore Methodist Church

2419 Baltimore Road

East Bend, NC

27018

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