Curtis DeWayne Phillipy's Obituary
Curtis DeWayne Phillipy passed from this life on October 25, 2009. He was born on March 5, 1934 to O. R. & Audrey Brown Phillipy. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and owned & operated a successful insurance business for many years. He enjoyed several hobbies, including, hunting, fishing, and UT football. He was especially proud of being a private pilot with 5,000 hours of flying time. DeWayne was a longtime member of Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.DeWayne is survived by his children; Linda Phillipy, Lee Phillipy, Mary Audrey & (Timothy) Cook, and Curtis & (Donna) Phillipy. He also leaves five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two brothers Ralph K. and Edwin Phillipy. Dewayne is predeceased by his parents, O.R. & Audrey Phillipy and a brother Edward Phillipy.The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request any donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
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