Lawrence Leroy Phillips



September 13, 1948 - January 15, 2018


Services for Lawrence Leroy Phillips will be held Friday, January 19, 2018 at Black Hawk Methodist Church in Black Hawk, MS, at 2:00 PM.
He was born on September 13, 1948 in Holmes County, MS, to the late Elvin and Mary Kate Phillips. Leroy Phillips passed peacefully at Tyler Holmes Hospital in Winona, MS, on January 15, 2018. He was of the Methodist faith. He was an Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam conflict. He was 69 years old.

He is survived by two sons, Brian Phillips of Greenwood, MS, and Michael Phillips of Tupelo, MS; one brother, Gary (Michelle) Phillips of Blackhawk, MS; two sisters, Donna (Doug) Everett of Black Hawk, MS, and Bess (Jamie) Ferguson of Blackhawk, MS; one grandson, Justin Phillips of Greenwood, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Linda Faye Collins Phillips.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 1:00 PM till service time at Black Hawk Methodist Church. Jack Marshall will officiate the services and will be assisted by Bernard Wiggins. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Burial will be in Scotland Cemetery in Winona, MS, following the services.

Williams and Lord is in charge. An online guestbook can be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.