Mr. Jimmy Edward Phillips, 73, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Jimmy was born on September 10, 1951, in Mitchell County to the late Clyde Phillips and Sarah Louise McIntosh Holcombe. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired technical engineer.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 ½ years, Karen Powell Phillips of the home, one daughter, Kerry Winkler and husband David of Hudson, three grandchildren, Kristian, Kameron and Kaitlyn, and numerous cousins and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Josh Lail officiating. Entombment will follow at the Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum, with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Philips family.