Phillip Lee Etheridge

Phillip Lee Etheridge obituary, Panama City, FL

Phillip Lee Etheridge

Phillip Etheridge Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 20, 2025.
Phillip Lee Etheridge, 71, of Panama City, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Phillip proudly served his country in the United States Army and spent his life working as a skilled carpenter. He took great pride in his craftsmanship and in providing for those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Lee and Cleland Hortance Burkett Etheridge, and his brother, Arnold Lee Etheridge.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Phillip Etheridge of South Carolina; his sisters, Phyllis Diane (Jesse) Adair of Youngstown and Donna (Greg) Creel of Panama City; along with several beloved nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Etheridge will be private.
Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Phillip Lee Etheridge.
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