Roy Stanley Phillips

Roy Stanley Phillips, age 78, a Wartrace, TN resident and Madison County, AL native was born August 26, 1941 and passed away February 9, 2020 at the Webb House following an extended illness. He was a retired Vice-President of Magnatek, a member of the First Baptist Church of Beech Grove, and the son of the late John and Beulah Pearson Phillips. He was married to Sarah Kelly Jones who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by daughter, Karen Phillips; two sisters, Catherine Clendenon and Hazel Wanamaker and four brothers, Paul, Buddy, Elmer, and J.C. Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by two sons, R. Stan (Jill) Phillips and Rick (Janet) Phillips, both of McMinnville, TN; four grandchildren, Allison Phillips of Knoxville, TN, Axie (Josh) Vaughn of McMinnville, TN, Tyler Phillips of Cookeville, TN, and Katie Phillips of Sparta, TN; one great-grandchild, Emerson Vaughn; one step-grandson, Josh (Rainee) Chappell of Bell Buckle, TN; five step-great grandchildren, Emily (Parker) Filson, Jasmine Colbert, Sophia Chappell, Jackson Chappell, and Mia Widenhofer; brother, Ray (Ann Marie) Phillips of Bell Buckle, TN and sister, Linda (Homer) Simpson of Dunlap, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in High’s Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.