Herbert J. Phillips

May 6, 1944 - November 8, 2021

Herbert J. Phillips, age 77 of Jefferson, GA passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Diana Lawson Phillips; parents, Lewis and Clara S. Phillips; sisters, Louise Munday, Lavonia Marsh; brothers, Billy Ray Phillips, Herman Phillips, Travis Phillips, Gerald Phillips. He is survived by his children, Tammy (Boyd) Smith, Madison, GA, Terri Phillips, Conyers, GA, Staci (Frankie) Phillips Ivester, Toccoa, GA, Daniel Phillips, Lawrenceville; 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Johnny) Pendley, Sugar Hill, GA; brothers, Bobby (Edith) Phillips, Pendergrass, GA, Lloyd (Betty Phillips, Pendergrass, GA, Jerry Phillips, Greensboro, GA, Wayne Phillips, Norcross, GA; sisters-in-law, Mavis Phillips, SC, Barbara Phillips, Buford, GA, Sybil Phillips, Maysville, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins. Mr. Phillips was born on May 6, 1944 in Buford, GA. He was a 1964 graduate of Dacula High School and was retired from TransAmerica Freight Lines. He was a member of Peachtree Road Baptist Church, Suwanee, GA. Mr. Phillips enjoyed hunting, fishing and Bluegrass Music. He loved to cook, and travelling and talking! He also loved all things to do with the railroad and his family was his favorite. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA with Dr. Paul Davis officiating. Interment will be held at Duncan Creek Congregational Church Cemetery, Buford, GA. The Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. just before the Service on Friday, November 12, 2021.