William "Bill" Phillips
William "Bill" Phillips
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1318 Knoxville Hwy, Wartburg, TN 37887
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Frankfort Cemetery
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William Phillips Obituary
William “Bill” Phillips, age 55 of Deer Lodge passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
He is preceded in death by his father Robert Alton Phillips; special friend Steve Gunter.
He is survived by his parents Peggy and Butch Aytes; children Katlyn (Logan) Simmons, Kelsey Phillips and fiancé Adam Pass; step sons Dylan Hughett, Shade Underwood; fiancé Amie Underwood; grandchildren Sophia, Liam, Oaklynn, Hunter; brother Barry (Diana) Phillips; step brothers Steven Aytes (Holly), Ken Aytes; step sister Crystale Aytes; special friend Donna Gunter and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Schubert Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Robert Freels and Tyler Trout officiating. Graveside services will Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Frankfort Chapel Cemetery in Lancing.
Pall Bearers: Steven Aytes, Riley Underwood, Shade Underwood, Adam Pass, Logan Simmons, and Dylan Hughett.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William “Bill” Phillips.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887
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1318 Knoxville Hwy, Wartburg, TN 37887
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Frankfort Cemetery
Gibson Rd, TN 37770
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