Jerry Phillips, age 71 of Cookeville passed from this life Monday, December 21, 2020,

He was born Sunday, January 2, 1949, in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Joe and Lizzie (Rector) Phillips.

Jerry was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a Mason for 45 years.

He was the loving husband of 51 years to Beverly Jenkins Phillips.

Jerry is survived by:

2 Daughters and 1 Son-in-law:
Jennifer Prater
Brittany and Zach Phy

1 Son and Daughter-in-law:
Mike and Kim Phillips

Grandchildren:
Jaycie, Jett, Kyle, Kayla, Ethan, Destiny, Charles, Rihanna, Geneva, Jason, Tori, Cale, Riylin, Kelly, Skylynn. Soriah, and Jacoby

1 Great grandchild:
Lyelle

2 Sisters:
Polly Wiley
Lida Ledbetter

In addition to his parents Jerry is preceded in death by 1 granddaughter Bridgett

Funeral services for Jerry will be held Thursday, December 24. 2020, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Dunn Officiating. Interment will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 24, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am.