Charles H Phillips

Charles Homer Phillips, age 81 of Clinton, TN passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home in Clinton, TN. He was born February 18, 1945 in Devonia, TN to the late Carl and Louise Phillips. Charles loved his grandkids, great grandkids and spending time with them. He was a free hearted person and enjoyed helping people. His favorite was to watch wrestling.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Bertha Mae Lowe Phillips of 53 years; son, Mickey Phillips; daughters, Cindy Phillips and Penny Carroll.

Charles is survived by his son, Michael Phillips of Clinton, TN; daughter, Carolyn Weldon of Clinton, TN; brother, FC Phillips of Oklahoma; sister, Ruby Daugherty of New River, TN; special grandson, Austin Alan Phillips; grandchildren, Mikey, Johnny, Ray, Ashley, Jr., Brandon, Candy, Amber, Dylan, Jacob and Jaman; great grandchildren, Danielle, Nicky, Westlyn, Allie, Adrianna, Aubree and many more great grandchildren; son in law, Hobart Phillips of Wartburg, TN; daughter in law, Darlene Phillips of Clinton, TN; brother in law, Lacy Lowe of Scott County, TN; sisters in law, Dean of Knoxville, TN, Bessie of IN., and Bernetta of IN.; special friends, Joe Hamby of Wartburg, TN, Angela Basler of Wartburg, TN, Shawna Barrett of Wartburg, TN, “pretty little lady” Liz of Knox County; special cousin, Jennifer “Sissy” Webb of Oak Ridge, TN; niece, Anita Phillips of Oklahoma; nephews Carl Phillips of Oklahoma, Nathan “Popeye” Phillips, Johnny and Jonas Phillips.

Pallbearers will be Michael, Joe, Nathan, Johnny, Howard, Carolyn and Joseph.

Special thanks to a special neighbor Curtis and “that woman” Holly McMillan. Also a special thank you to Anna for cutting Charles’s hair and shaving him.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Rock Hill Cemetery in Devonia, TN.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is honored to serve the family of Charles Homer Phillips.