Rev. Gerald Richard Phillips

Rev. Gerald Richard Phillips, 92 of Indian Valley, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lora Mae Flinchum Phillips; five brothers; and two sisters.

Gerald loved the Lord first and foremost. He went on numerous mission trips. He cherished his family and spending time with them. He loved to spend time in the mountains and golf in his spare time. He made the most of every moment and enjoyed the simple things in life. He touched so many lives and was loved by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ivan and Mary Phillips; Duane and Charlotte Phillips; Kevin and Melinda Phillips; grandchildren, Suzette & Nelson Tart, Stacy and Scott Ham, Rachael and Tim Quesenberry, Crystal and David Musick, Ronnie and Debbie Akers, Amanda  & Shawn Duncan, Isaac Phillips, Samuel Phillips, Katina and Jake Rice, Andrea and Gary Martin, Steven Phillips; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Morgan Sumner, Adam and Cody Quesenberry, Luke and Lilly Duncan, Keri Sheppard, Brandon Musick, Brook and Brittney Akers, Jacob and Lucas Rice, Tyler and Kyle Ham, Kimberly Tooley, Lane Thompson, Allen, Brett, and Brooke Martin, Talyn and Braylyn Phillips, and Kyle McAllister; great great-grandchildren, Brayden Sumner, Emma McAllister, Wesley McAllister, Mason Akers, Bryleigh Brown, and Baby Rice on the way; sister-in-law, Wilma Phillips; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Atkins and Rev. Allen Cherry officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heritage Hall at Laurel Meadows for their excellent, compassionate, and loving care.