Denny M. Phillips

1968 - 2025

Denny M. Phillips obituary, 1968-2025, Lake City, TN

Denny M. Phillips

1968 - 2025

BORN

1968

DIED

2025

Denny Phillips Obituary

Visit the Hatmaker Funeral Home - Rocky Top website to view the full obituary.

Denny M. Phillips, age 56, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on March 26, 2025 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. Denny was born May 5, 1968 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Mitchell Phillips and Earldean Washam Phillips. Denny loved to help anyone and was always one phone call away no matter what time you needed him. He loved to travel and take trips, cruise,, shop, and spend time with his family. In addition to his parents, Denny is preceded in death by his brother: Tim "Red" Phillips, and special friend: John Chadwick.

Survivors:

Step Father:   Bob Wallace

Siblings:    Beverly Phillips

                  Benny Phillips

                  Michael Phillips

                 Anthony Phillips

Nieces and Nephews:    Brandon Phillips, Misty McDonald, CJ Phillips, Joseph Phillips, Mitchell Phillips, and Alisha Wallace

8 Great Nieces and Great Nephews

Special Friends:   Tobi, Danielle, Lisa, Craig, Brooke, and Curtis

And a host of other family members and friends

Visitation: 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.

A Graveside Service will be held after the funeral service at the Leach Cemetery in Lake City on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

 

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Hatmaker Funeral Home - Rocky Top

503 South Main Street, Rocky Top, TN 37769

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