Visitation for Mr. Roy Edward Phillips, age 76, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Friday, July 29, 2016 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Amory, MS on Sunday, July 31, 2016 following a graveside service at 2 p.m. Mr. Phillips passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Huntsville Hospital.
Mr. Phillips was a native of Amory, MS, the son of the late Woodrow and Vera Mae Osbon Phillips. He was an electrical engineer and a member of the Parks City Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Jo Phillips of Fayetteville, TN, daughters Kira Reed and husband Stan of Athens, AL, Jean Warnberg and husband Doug of Estill Springs, TN, sons John Phillips and wife Patty, Roark Phillips and wife Terrie all of Fayetteville, TN, Jimmy Wilbourn and wife Ellie of Gurley, AL, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Danny Phillips Memorial Scholarship at the Bank of Lincoln County.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Roy Edward Phillips.
8 Comments To "Roy Edward Phillips"
#1 Comment By John Uhrin On July 27, 2016 @ 11:15 pm
He was a nice man
#2 Comment By Marie and Dennis Caldwell On July 28, 2016 @ 12:37 pm
John, Roark and families, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
#3 Comment By Jim Roark On July 28, 2016 @ 12:42 pm
Roark, my condolences over the passing of your father. You and your entire family will be in my prayers. May the Lord ease your grieving and comfort you at a most difficult time.
#4 Comment By Judy Stafford On July 28, 2016 @ 4:19 pm
To the Phillips family, I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#5 Comment By The Endsleys’ On July 28, 2016 @ 5:11 pm
Kira, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your brothers. May God comfort and hold you tight and let your memories lead you through these trying time, and know that his pain has ended and he is free of it. We love you dearly
#6 Comment By Tina Peel On July 28, 2016 @ 8:23 pm
no words can take away the pain you are going through right now, just hold on tight to those precious memories , sending hugs and prayers to the family & friends
#7 Comment By Jennifer (Seiger) McMillan On July 28, 2016 @ 9:16 pm
John Galt, Roark, Kira and Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about Roy. He was a good man. My heart goes out to all of you.
#8 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On July 28, 2016 @ 11:08 pm
John and family,
We are thinking of you during this hurting time. Praying for comfort for your family!