Damon Phillips

Damon E. Phillips, age 78, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born November 3, 1944, in Douglas County, Georgia, the son of the late George Washington Phillips and Effie Mae Bishop Phillips.

Mr. Phillips enjoyed a twenty-five-year career in education, having taught in the Carrollton City Schools and the Douglas County High School. He owned and operated Douglasville Printing for fifteen years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam Era.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca Jean Bone Phillips; brother, George Howard Phillips, and sisters: Margaret Fountain, Ruth Spruiell, Remona Strickland, Dura Ann Thornton, and Carlyn Pope.

Damon leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Adam Lane Phillips of Winston, Georgia, and Anna Phillips (Auston) Morgan of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; grandchildren Evan Morgan, Dexter Morgan, and Jensen Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home in Carrollton, with Pastor James Massengill officiating. The following gentlemen will be seated as honorary pallbearers: Ricky Phillips, Terry Phillips, Stanley Phillips, Dan Spruiell, Tommy Fountain, and Jeremiah Dockery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Inurnment will follow in the Douglas Chapel Church of God cemetery.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.