Phil Averitt

Phil Averitt

Erin - Phil Averitt, age 71 of Erin, TN, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Tay Joslin officiating. Burial will follow in McIntosh Cemetery.

The Averitt family will receive friends on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service Sunday afternoon.

Phil entered this life on December 1, 1947 in Erin, TN, son to the late J.V. and Myrtle Averitt. Phil was a lifelong resident of Houston County where he proudly owned and operated J.V. Averitt Lumber Company Inc. Phil was a former Houston County Commissioner, was a member of Masonic Wisdom Lodge #300, and currently was serving as Vice Chairman on the board of Traditions First Bank. Phil joined the Erin Rotary Club in 1971 where he faithfully served as Sargent In Arms. Phil served as the clubs President in 1973, and received his Rotary Paul Harris Fellow in 1985. Phil was a member of the Erin Church of Christ and enjoyed being active in his local community where he truly put service above self.

In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his brother, Kim Ashley Averitt.

Survivors include his loving wife of forty years, Becky Lynn Averitt; children, Leeza Averitt (Dewayne) Osborne, and Brad (Lesleigh) Averitt. Phil also leaves behind his loving grandson, Brody Osborne.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rudy Smith, Cass Rye, Eddie Rye, Orville Mccollough, Tommy Mitchell, Mitch Mitchum, Sid Vinson, Gene Hamaker and Dr. Daniel Martin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McIntosh Cemetery, C/O Becky Averitt, 185 Briarwood Drive, Erin, TN, 37061, or to the Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203.

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.