Leroy Phillips, age 80, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on April 24, 2022 at the Norris Health and Rehab Center. Leroy was born March 2, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Lewis and Edith Phillips. He loved fishing and watching NASCAR. He also loved reading his Bible and telling everyone about Jesus. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and was a great story teller! 

Leroy is preceded in death by: Father Lewis Phillips, Mother Edith Phillips, Sister Kathy Phillips and Daughter Lisa Moore. 

Survived by: Wife Linda Phillips, son Steve and Penny Phillips of Clinton, daughter Alice and Jim Somervell of Andersonville, step-daughter Teresa and Jr. Bailey of Briceville, step-son Danny and Heather Wilson of Andersonville, 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, siblings Muriel Hatmaker, Bobbie Brown, Bondy Phillips , Levy Phillips and Joey Phillips. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Browns Flat Cemetery in Briceville.

Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of the arrangements.