Obituary for Mr. Bobby Joe Phillips Mr. Bobby Joe Phillips, age 87 of Rockmart passed away peacefully Thursday, November 22, 2018. Mr. Phillips was born May 3, 1931, son of the late Lillie Scott Phillips and the late Joseph Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart where he served in many capacities and is well remembered for giving candy to the younger at heart.
He was a graduate of the Rockmart High School Class of 1950 and served his country during the Korean war in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He was employed with the U. S. Post Office for over 30 years. He was a member of the Brown- Wright American Legion Post # 12 and the Rockmart Masonic Lodge # 97 F&AM for over 60 years.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in by a son, Zachary Phillips; six brothers, Gordon, Edward, Harold, Harry, James, and Gerald Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Amy “Paddy” Austin; daughter, Kitzi Underhill and her husband David of Rockmart; a brother, Ross Phillips of Atlanta; eight grandchildren, Whitney Harkins, Meagan Jernigan, Amy Underhill, Scott Phillips, Austin Phillips, Misty Rinehart, Mark Rinehart, and Kristy Rinehart; six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary of the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart with the Rev.
David Warriner officiating and a eulogy given by Brother Harold McDurmon. Interment services will follow in the family lot of Rockmart Memorial Gardens. Military graveside honors will be provided by the Brown-Wright American Legion Post # 12 Honor Guard and Masonic graveside rites will be provided by the West Georgia Masonic Memorial Club.
Mr. Phillips will lie in state in the sanctuary of the Second Baptist Church on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as active pallbearers: Jerry McDurmon, Ronnie Hicks, John Purser, Nolan Dabbs, Eli McMannis, Ty Tomlin, Steve Shell and Jim Freeman. Members of the Masonic Order are asked to be Honorary Pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 25, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Freeman Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services for Mr. Bobby Joe Phillips. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Bobby Joe Phillips please visit our Sympathy Store. Today’s Events Visitation , NOV 25.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Freeman Harris Funeral Home 212 East Elm Street Rockmart, GA, US, 30153 freemanharrisfh@bellsouth.net Upcoming Events Funeral Service , NOV 26. 2:00 PM Second Baptist Church of Rockmart 112 S. Piedmont Ave. Rockmart, GA, US, 30153 Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before Bobby Joe’s Funeral Service begins.
Cemetery Details Rockmart Memorial Gardens 210 Old Cartersville Rd.
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