Dewayne Carter Phillips, 49,of Blue Springs, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was born on February 12, 1975 to Harry David Phillips and Janet Ruth Phillips in Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Dewayne was a member of Belden Baptist Church. He was the chairman of the deacons, youth boys small group leader, and a member of the choir. Throughout his life he enjoyed taking mission trips and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to as many people as he could. He was an Ole Miss sports fan, enjoyed photography, and most of all loved spending time with his wife and his children.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Phillips of Blue Springs; five children, Carter Phillips, Aaron Phillips, Marcus Phillips, Marlee Phillips, and Pearce Phillips; his father, Harry David Phillips; five sisters, Tonya Dacus (James), Angie Sanson (Derek), Angela Post (Bob), and Connie Wilkerson (John); one brother, George Kistner (Mary); and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by and worshiping Jesus with his mother, Janet Phillips and his son, Harris Phillips.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Belden Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be at 11:00 am Monday, December 23, 2024 at Belden Baptist Church with Bro. Shane McGivney officiating. There will be visitation one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be in New Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Belden Baptist Mission’s PO Box 95 Belden MS 38826 or The Gideons International.
Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Belden Baptist Church.
