Doyle Denver Phillips of Augusta, Ga., died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the age of 81.
Doyle was born and raised in Murphy, the son of the late Willie Sue and Willie James Phillips. Although he raised his family in Atlanta and Augusta, he treasured his memories of growing up in the Appalachian mountains.
In addition to his parents, Doyle was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Joan Fountain Phillips; his brother, Mack Phillips; and his sisters, Brenda Rogers and Jean Boatman.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Phillips; by his daughter, Rhonda Loring (Walter); his son, Barry Phillips (Stacy); and two grandchildren, Cooper Phillips (Amanda) and Kendall Phillips. He also is survived by his stepchildren, Lois Ironside and Dean Fountain, as well as siblings Harley Phillips (Tana), Geneva Guest, Diane Swinney and Charles Phillips (Nancy).
Doyle was a loving husband and father who led by example and instilled strong values in his children as he worked hard to support them and help them meet their goals in life.
In 1958, he was hired to sweep floors at Sonoco Products Company in Atlanta, and in 1978, he was promoted to plant superintendent to start up the Augusta division of Sonoco. He retired from the company in 1995 after 37 years of service.
In his later years, he was richly blessed by his marriage to Brenda, and few things brought him more pleasure than time with his grandchildren. Cooper and Kendall were fortunate to have “Grandpa” in their lives into young adulthood.
The family will receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Beck Funeral Home, 898 Highway 441 S., Clayton, Ga.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Blue Heights Baptist Church, 56 Cross St., Mountain City, Ga., with interment immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.