Birth date: May 29, 1971 Death date: Nov 16, 2019
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James Keith Phillips, 48, Johnson City passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County. He was a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church. Keith had worked for Burlington Industries. He enjoyed fishing and old classic cars. Keith was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Leigh Phillips; his paternal grandparents, Elmer and Minnie Phillips and his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Esther Burton. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Jeffers Phillips; his parents, Jack and Mary Alice Burton Phillips of Johnson City; two daughters. Haleigh Phillips Smith and husband, Danny of Johnson City and Brooklyn Phillips of Johnson City; aunts and uncle, Boadie and Kaye Colvin of Johnson City and Jolene Walters of Jonesborough. Funeral services for Keith will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 4755 Cherokee Road, Jonesborough with Pastor Ed Blair and Rev. Clyde Hester officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 PM until the service hour. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marty Lyon, Eddie Matthews, Matt Cox, Dave Rand, Frank Walters, Casey Murphy, Gary Butler and Rick Reed. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Bethesda United Methodist Church. Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City is serving the Phillips family. 423-928-2245Read Obituary
Jack and Alice, I remember when you lost your Amy and what a horrible thing to have to endure. Now you’ve lost Keith too. I’m so sorry and cannot imagine the pain and suffering that you’re feeling now. Hope you both can stay well during this time. Be well.
Earl Garland
Went to Lamar and Crockett with Keith. He was a always fun to be around. May the Good Lord Bless You All during this sorrowful time. I am saddened by Keith passing!
Dear Alice and Family I am so sorry about Keith's passing and know your hearts are broken. My only Son, Kelly, passed away on Nov. 7th 2017 and I know the sorrow you are feeling and always will feel. He would have been 48 yrs old too. Hold on to
the knowledge that you will see him (and Amy) again someday and the way this world is going it probably won't be long. My heart hurts for you and all parents whose children pass on before us. It just isn't right. I am praying for God to help you all. God Bless you.
Very sorry to hear this news. I went to elementary school with Keith. He was a fine fellow. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
So sorry jack and Mary. I have no words for you all losing both children
Thoughts and prayers are with you
