Charles Willard Phillips
August 3, 1944 ~ October 17, 2025
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.
Condolences online at pinesfunerals.com
Services
Funeral Service: October 21, 2025 11:00 am
Acorn Ridge Baptist Church
288 Acorn Ridge Road
Robbins, NC 27325
910-464-3310
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Arnold & Pam Hussey
My deepest sympathy Alan, Susan and family.
What a blessing to have known & loved Charles!! Throughout his journey, he became a more respected, valued and appreciated man—- he had a huge impact on my life as he helped me through my journey. What a gift of a friend Charles was to me! I will eternally love Charles —— and remain thankful until we meet again!
Sympathy from our family to Alan & Susan, Addison, Campbell and Brenda & Craig❤️
-Keith LeGrand
Prayers for the family. Charles and the Philips family had such a caring and positive impact on our family and entire community. Remember many conversations about how our family was doing at the golf course or in stores in town. RIP!
Shirley and family.
Prayers are with Brenda and her family also !
Harold, Pat, & Misty Clark
Psalms 116:15
So sorry for the loss of Mr Charles Phillips, he was a fine good Christian Man, Our love and sympathy go out to Alan and his family and for The Picklers.
I always thought the world of Charles and Judy. Growing up in church with them and enjoying family/friend cookouts and gatherings were a highlight when we all got together at Brenda and Craig’s. I am so very sorry for your loss Alan, but rejoice in knowing they are reunited together. I pray for peace in the days ahead and much love to you, Susan and the girls.
-Jana
Alan and family,
Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Charles. A kind, friendly man with a servant heart. He will be missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief now and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams