Paul Phillips, age 60, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Oakview Church of God with Rev. John Gunter and Pastor Julius officiating. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Seminole County Warpath on Cancer, 200 West 10th Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845, Attn: Jan Taylor.
Mr. Phillips was born in Donalsonville, GA on August 27, 1965, to Albert Phillips and Mollie Sutton Phillips. He worked for Covenant Steel as a welding fitter and inspector.
Paul was the kind of person who never met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and had a way of making people feel welcome, valued, and at ease. A devoted Alabama Crimson Tide fan, he rarely missed a chance to cheer on his team and proudly shared his love for Alabama football with everyone around him. He had a gift for making people laugh, whether through a quick joke, a funny story, or his playful personality. And his laughter was as memorable as the joy he brought to others. He will be remembered for his friendly spirit, his sense of humor, and the way he could light up a room simply by being himself. ROLL TIDE!!
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Albert Phillips and Mollie Sutton Phillips; his wife, Verna Mixon Phillips; his children, Erica Drew (Ben), Valorie Scarbrough (Jeffrey), P.J. Phillips (Shelby Myers) and Josh Phillips; his step-children, Roger Ashby, Amanda Burroughs (Bubba) and Diana Owens (Lee); his grandchildren, Alyson Chudzik (Donald Epley), Benion Drew, Faith Drew, Ryder Scarbrough, Delanie McMillan (Deangelo), Timothy McMillan (Megan), Zachary McMillan (Alexis), Tori Edwards, Mati Breeden, Noah Owens, Lily Owens, Dylan Owens, Jesse Owens (Sarah); and his great grandchildren, Braylon Epley, Riley Epley, Kyler McClendon, Ava McClendon, Riley McMillan, Amelia Owens, and Oaklynn Cloud; his brother, Doug Phillips (Tammy); his sisters, Angela Heath (Danny)and Ashley Forsyth (Ian). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Benjamin Dukes “Chuck”; his grandchild, Riley Epley; and his best friend, Sonny Lucas.
