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J. Philip "Phil" Self
July 27, 1946 - October 10, 2012
Atlanta, GA-
J. Philip "Phil" Self, 66, of 7348 Cardigan Circle, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Services will be private. The family will greet friends on Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 2:00PM until 3:00PM at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Judge Tilman E. and Mary Paul Self Scholarship Fund, Mercer School of Law, 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31207.
Phil is the son of the late Judge Tilman E. and Mary Paul Davis Self of Macon. He is survived by two sons, Rev. J. Philip Self, Jr., of Nashville, and Matthew J. Self, of Orlando, a daughter, Jessica Self (James) Hawbaker, of Birmingham, and three grandchildren, Amanda L. and Jonathan L. Self and Crosby J. Hawbaker. He is also survived by his brother William J. "Bill" (Jane) Self, of Macon, his sister Alera Jill Elliott, of Atlanta, and several nieces and nephews, and was predeceased in death by his brother Tilman E. (Celeste) Self, Jr., of Knoxville, GA.
Phil graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia (BBA-Acct'g) and summa cum laude from the UGA School of Law (J.D.). He was a Certified Public Accountant. He practiced law in Atlanta for over 35 years.
Phil was a diehard Georgia Bulldogs fan and was a season tickets holder for decades. It is a shame that the last game he saw was the tragedy last Saturday night.
Register online at www.hartsmort.com.
Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Oct. 13, 2012.

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Sabrina B Fendley

October 7, 2022

My first legal job was working with Phil in 1988 at Peterson Dillard...he was a lovely man with a great sense of humor and vigorous lawyer...

So sad to see his anniversary of death, definitely taken too soon.

With my condolences
Sabrina B Fendley

I was just shocked to read this. Soo young.

Sabrina Fendley

September 23, 2013

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to hear this as, I worked for Phil in the late 1980's. My warmest wishes, thoughts, condolences and prayers are with the family.

Bill Wilson

January 4, 2013

I did not know of Phil's death until recently. He was a good lawyer, a good raconteur, and a good friend.

Peter J Anderson

October 16, 2012

Bill, Jill and other Self family members: i am sad I was in IA on Sunday and unable to pay my proper respects on Phil's passing. He was a great law partner and friend for many years and left us too soon. His self deprecating wit and humour were a joy to remember. I am sure he is telling his stories to the angels as we speak.

Ken Gallaher

October 15, 2012

Bill and family, so sorry to read about your loss. Prayers for everyone during this difficult time.

David Marett

October 14, 2012

Met Phil a year ago through a friend what a nice guy . Sorry for your loss .

Edward Morley Adams

October 13, 2012

Sorry for your loss. I pray that GOD will grant each of you the peace that passes all understanding.

Deb/Joe Ezell

October 13, 2012

Jill,Bill and all other family members as well as friends: Joe and I were saddened to learn of Phil's passing. We enjoyed meeting Phil a few years ago at one of Jill's comedy acts. He was quite the comedian as well! Y'all will be in our prayers as you begin the grieving journey. May God bestow His peace on each of you.

Bob Ball

October 13, 2012

Jill
BJ and I are very sorry to hear of your loss

Capt.C.T. Wugsby(ret)
[email protected]

Nancy Childs

October 13, 2012

Bill and Jane, I am sad this morning to read that you once again are experiencing the loss of a brother. I will be thinking of you as you walk through the next few days of honoring your brother's life.

Judy Sherling

October 13, 2012

Bill and family - I am saddened to hear about Phil's passing. I remember our fun times in Athens during college so many years ago. Please know we will be thinking of you all and praying for the peace that passes understanding.

Ron Wallace

October 13, 2012

The Selfs were good friends with the Wallace family in Macon, starting with the Judge and my dad, Carson Wallace. I was a schoolmate of Bill at Willingham High School. Blessings.

October 13, 2012

Bill and Family,
We are sorry for your loss.

-- PR and Harry

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