Charles Willard Phillips

Charles Willard Phillips peacefully entered heaven on October 17, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City, TN surrounded by family. Charles was born on August 3, 1944 in Moore County to Jesse Phillips and Flossie Burns Phillips.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Judy Garner Phillips, his father Jessie Phillips and mother Flossie Burns Phillips; brothers Edward Phillips and Darrell Phillips; sister Delois Phillips Moore.

He is survived by his son, Alan Phillips and wife Susan of Johnson City, TN, granddaughters Addison Phillips and Campbell Phillips and beloved sister-in-law Brenda Garner Pickler and husband Craig of Robbins, NC along with many nieces and nephews.

Spending most of his life in Moore County, Charles worked as a plumber and plumbing contractor for over 50 years. He enjoyed traveling with Judy, golf with Alan and many other friends, and time with his granddaughters.

Charles was a faithful member of Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, serving the congregation in a number of roles including as deacon.

Funeral services will be held at Acorn Ridge Baptist Church on Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 11 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends before the service beginning at 9:30 am and other times at the home of Brenda and Craig Pickler.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Acorn Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

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