Joseph Phillips' Obituary
Joseph Charles Phillips Sr., aged 69 passed away Tuesday, October 8 in Memphis, TN.Joe was born in Memphis, TN to and preceded in death by Clark and Myra Phillips. He leaves behind three sons, Joseph Phillips II (Brandi), Jason Phillips (Diane) and Jonathan Phillips. “Papaw Joe ,”along with his stories, will be missed by five grandchildren, Addison Hubanks, Maddox Phillips , Amelia Phillips, Bayla Phillips, and Sarah-Ingram Phillips. He leaves two brothers, Jerry Phillips (Shellie) and James Phillips (Cheryl).Joe, a proud American, served his country in Vietnam for the United States Army sustaining permanent injuries from exposure to Agent Orange. He went on to work in the HVACR industry serving most of mid-south. The best in his field, he never came across a piece of equipment he couldn’t fix.A memorial service will be held Monday, October 14th at Cross Creek Church, 4105 Goodman Rd. Olive Branch, MS, 38654 at 6 p.m. Visitation and fellowship to follow. Service will begin on time whether Big Joe is on time or not.A long time member of American Legion Post 1990, he never met a friend he could not argue with. His larger than life personality will be missed by everyone that knew him.
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