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Donald Lyvon Phillips, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Donald Lyvon Phillips, Sr., 75, of Jay died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his wife and three daughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli “Bud” and Sadie Phillips; son, Donald L Phillips, Jr.; brother, Gerald Phillips and father-in-law, Floyd White.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Sharon White-Phillips; three daughters, Tammy Snelson, Kimi Smith and Carmen (John) Gustafson; grandchildren, Nate Phillips, Summer Alford, Lynzi (Frankie) Dyess, Jessica (Brian) Varner, Nick Snelson, Sydney Snelson, Jenny Gustafson and Lukas Snelson; great-grandchild, Dustin Dyess; sister, Maxine (John L.) Jones; special mother-in-law, Mary Dell White and many nieces and nephews.
Lyvon was born August 28, 1936, in Brewton and lived in the Berrydale community all his life. He was a building contractor and used his talents to help many friends and neighbors in the community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He was known as one of the “great storytellers” of all time.
Funeral services will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 2 p.m. with burial following at Walling Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 6-8 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be Keith Jones, Nate Phillips, Nick Snelson, Lukas Snelson, Adam White and Justin White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. C. David Smith, Jimmy White, Glenn White, Mark Phillips, Jerry Phillips, Mallory Cooley, Randy Cooley, Billy Morrell, Bobby Hicks, Duke Vunovich, Curtis Peaden, Hansel Prescott, Robert Ingram, Bobby Hicks, Harold Thompson and Huey Gay.
A special thank you to Dr. C. David Smith and staff, and Covenant Hospice employees, Tracey, Trish, Cathy and Kevin. Also, a very special thanks to niece, Paige Baxley and mother-in-law, Mary Dell White for their loving and compassionate care.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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