Mr. Jack Harold Phillips: Obituary

Mr. Jack Harold Phillips age 80 Andrews passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016 following an extended illness. Mr. Phillips was born on August 22, 1936 in Andrews, NC., the son of the late Gordon Phillips and the late Blanche Luther Phillips. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County. Jack loved fishing, hunting, wood working and was very active in his church. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a grand daughter, Katelon Phillips and a brother, Marvin Phillips. Jack was a member of Valley River Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Phillips are his loving wife and best friend of fifty seven years, Jean Hall Phillips of Andrews, two sons and one daughter in law, Randy and Cherry Phillips of Andrews, Gary Phillips and his fiancée, Delynn Culp of Adairsville, GA., two sisters and brothers in law, Helen and L.V. Blaylock, Ina and Mike Wheeler, three brothers and two sisters in law, Bill and Faye Phillips, Rev. Roy and Marie Phillips, Melvin Phillips all of Andrews, five grandchildren, Curtis and Misty Phillips, Chris and Lisa Adams, Brittany Phillips, Mashala Phillips and Dylan Phillips, three step grandchildren, Keith Gould, Krystal Donald and Amanda Holden, seven great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm from the Valley River Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Hardin, Rev. Steve West, Rev. Shane Kirby and Rev. John Hall officiating. Special music will be presented by Wilton Ensley, Rolin Phillips and the Church Choir. Serving as pallbearers will be Jacks nephews and close friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Valley River Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Saturday at the Valley River Church from 11:30-2:00 pm. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, donations may be made to Valley River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 1189 Andrews, NC 28901 in Jack’s memory. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com