Jerry Lee Phillips, 88, of Millfield died early Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026 at Hickory Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, The Plains. Born May 22, 1938 in Millfield, he was the son of the late Raymond “Keis” Phillips and Nellie Mayles Phillips.

A 1956 graduate of Chauncey Dover High School, he was employed at Athens Automotive for 30 years and later worked at Ferd Hack NAPA Auto Parts. He was a member of VFW Post 9866, Jacksonville and Jacksonville Eagles Lodge 1034. He enjoyed Western movies, hunting and fishing. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Balch Phillips; a daughter, Sandy (Danny) Brown of Millfield; two sons, Jerry W. Phillips of Miillfield and Rick (Kim) Phillips of Millfield; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two step children, Brenda Weekley of Millfied and Leshia Taoy of Georgia; a sister, Judy Goodpaster of Glouster; several brothers in law and sisters in law; and nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Cable and Jane Reese; and a brother, Damon Phillips.

Funeral service will be conducted Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Stanley Strode officiating. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Military Honors will be conducted by the Combined Color Guard. Friends may call Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.