Turner P. Phillips Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lee, Florida: Turner P. Phillips, age 83, died Saturday March 6, 2021 in Lee, Florida. He was born on September 3, 1937 to Cary Washington and Emmie Pauline Rhodes Phillips. Mr. Philips served his country in the United States Army. He spent thirty years as a sandblaster and carpenter with PCS Phosphate and also spent time raising hogs, chickens and collecting eggs. He liked to paint cabinets, cars, and airplanes. He also was employed by former Sheriff Joe Peavy as a Security Guard at Pilgrim’s Pride. He was a member of Midway Church of God in Lee, Florida. He was a very Godly man and loved Jesus. He enjoyed telling many good stories of family and friends. He always helped everyone he could who needed a helping hand. Mr. Phillips was well loved by so many and always stressed to love one another, be kind, and always do your best. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Joshua Odom and Robbie Phillips, one brother, one sister, Annie Laura Bass Thomas; one brother George Phillips, and a daughter-in-law, Carol Phillips, and sister-in-law, Bertha Jean Phillips. He is survived by his loving wife, Mozella Rye Phillips of Lee, Florida; two sons, Robert Phillips of Lee, Florida and John Phillips of Lee, Florida; one daughter, ¬Emily Cline and husband Timmy of Lee, Florida; two brothers, Roy Phillips of Lee, Florida and James Phillips and his wife, Margie, of Lee; ten grandsons; five granddaughters; two great grandsons; two great granddaughters, and a host of nieces and nephews along with many friends. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm, at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Lee, Florida. A viewing will be held Tuesday at 6:00 pm for those who are not able to attend the service on Wednesday. Beggs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements 850-973-2258 You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.beggsfuneral.com

Turner P. Phillips

September 3, 1937 - March 7, 2021