Jerry Phillips

Mr. Jerry Phillips, 76, husband of the late Frankie Glaze Phillips of Aycock-Norman Road, entered into rest on December 18th at Wills Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Phillips, son of the late Rev. Captain Levi Phillips and Lucille Farmer Phillips, was a native of Hinesville, Ga. Following graduation from Bradford Academy in Hinesville, he attained a business degree from Bolen's Business University in Augusta. He married the former Frankie Glaze on June 14, 1957 and was employed by Georgia Railroad and its successors for over 24 years. During his career, he and his family moved to many places and he retired from Norfolk Southern while living in Cincinnati.

Following retirement from the railroad, he moved his family to Macon, Ga. and became involved in the Intermodal Transportation Sales Industry. In 1990, they moved to the family farm in Lincolnton. Shortly thereafter, he joined Lincolnton Baptist Church where he was involved in numerous capacities including the Men's Ministry and serving as a Deacon.  Also, he had been active in the Lincoln County Historical Society, having served as President. Recently he had been honored as Grand Marshal of the 2013 Lincolnton Christmas Parade for his civic and community involvement. For over ten years during the Christmas season, the Phillips family entertained thousands of visitors from all over the area  to their home which featured a decorated and lighted covered bridge. He was widely known for his skill in whittling miniature toys and replicas of farm implements, tools and other items. He was featured along with Lizzie Long and Little Roy Lewis in a video based on Tom T. and Dixie Hall's popular song entitled  "The Christmas Whittler."

He treasured his family and demonstrated his faith and love for God.

Survivors:

Sons: Michael Frank Phillips of Lincolnton

Jerry Ray Phillips, Jr., and wife, Lisa of Grovetown

Daughters:

Jackie Phillips of Lincolnton

Cynthia P. Griffin, and husband, Emory of Macon

Grandchildren: Al Phillips, and wife, Erin of Columbia, SC

Christi Whitehead of Martin

Nicole Crook and husband, Jonathon of Lincolnton

Amie Griffin and Amanda Griffin of Macon

Brendon and Alex Phillips, Grovetown

Great- grandchildren:

A.J. Phillips, Emilee Phillips, Keaton Phillips, Brayden Crook and Bennett Crook

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to the National Kidney Transplant Foundation in memory of Jerry Phillips.

A memorial account has been set up at Farmers State Bank PO Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Lincolnton Baptist Church with Revs. Bill Harrell, Dan Rosser and Paul Reviere officiating. Interment will follow in the Lincolnton City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6pm-8pm at the funeral home.