Pastor Michael "Todd" Phillips

1961 - 2021

Pastor Michael "Todd" Phillips

September 9, 1961 - December 1, 2021

Pastor Michael "Todd" Phillips, 60, of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Born Sept. 9, 1961, he was the son of the late Dennis "Wade" Phillips and Faye Chester Phillips. Todd was an ordained bishop with the Church of God where he served as a faithful evangelist and pastor for over 40 years. Todd was the devoted pastor of the Morganton Freedom Church of God for 22 years. He delivered his first sermon June 25, 1978, at Longview Church of God. Todd graduated from East Coast Bible College (Lee University) in Charlotte. He was an associate pastor at South Gastonia Church of God where he met his wife, Ami. Todd loved the Atlanta Braves, playing his bass guitar, and watching the Andy Griffith Show. He was a very selfless person who loved God and spending time with his family.

Todd is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ami Phillips; daughters, Leah Ross (Steve), Anah Phillips, Dannah Phillips; sister, Kim Stamey (Jimmy); brother, Terry Phillips; niece, Heather Stamey; great-nephew, Aiden Lewis; aunt, Gladys Seitz.

In addition to his parents, Todd was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ollis and Nellie Chester, Johnny and Lucille Phillips; brother, Dennis Phillips.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at Morganton Freedom Church of God. A funeral will be held in the church at 12 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Rouse, the Rev. Dave Metz, the Rev. Don Caldwell, and Dr. Kenneth Bell will assist in officiating the service. Burial will follow at Westview Gardens in Bessemer City at 3:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Morganton Freedom Church of God.

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