Jerry Michael Phillips

Jerry Michael Phillips obituary, Helenwood, TN

Jerry Michael Phillips

Jerry Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by West-Murley Funeral Home - Oneida on Dec. 9, 2025.
Jerry Michael Phillips "Mikey," age 43 of Helenwood, TN departed this life Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 28, 1982, in Jamestown, TN to the late Roger William Phillips and wife Wilma Jean Phillips. He was a member of the Amazing Grace Baptist Church.

Mikey is survived by his wife of 23 years, Michelle Phillips; two daughters, Amanda Gregg of Ohio and Chelsey Sexton and husband Holden Sexton; five grandchildren, Lillianna Anders, Braylyn Sexton, Bricen Sexton, Laker Sexton, and Aisley Sexton; one great granddaughter, Oaklynn Bilbrey; three brothers, Gary Phillips of Oneida, Larry Phillips and girlfriend Patty Wright of Ohio, Terry and Tracy Phillips of Corbin, KY; two sisters, Betty Jo Phillips of Oneida and Fayetta Phillips and fiancé Bob Dunville of Oneida; three nieces, Trish Phillips and wife Kaylee Phillips of Oneida, Olivia and Hannah Phillips of Ohio; three nephews, Tristen Jones, Larry Phillips, Jr., and Tommy Phillips of Ohio; father-in-law, Aulvon Franklin and mother-in-law, Katherine Franklin of Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Tina Phillips and Angela Williams of Ohio; many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Quality Hospice Care, Brenda Smith and Renee and special thanks to his brother, Gary Phillips.

Service times to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the:
Jerry Michael Phillips Funeral Fund
c/o West-Murley Funeral Home
18641 Alberta St.
Oneida, TN 37841

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