William Dennis Phillips

Amory – William Dennis Phillips, 78, went to meet The Lord on Monday, November 21, 2016, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on January 16, 1938, in Becker, MS, he was a son of the late Delmar Cody “Bill” and Euple Maxine Sanders Phillips.

Dennis was a 1955 graduate of Becker High School. On July 2, 1955, he married the love-of-his-life, Nellie Thompson. Together, they were blessed with two wonderful children, Ronny and Sharon. He honorably served his Country in the US Air Force. Working in the furniture industry all of his life, Dennis had worked for Pullman Couch; Tecumseh; as plant manager at Styleline and Dumas Brothers; and also was self-employed before retiring in 2002. Always a hard-worker, Dennis found a new passion to keep him busy - gardening. He enjoyed working on his tractor and growing big truck-patch gardens, full of tomatoes and watermelons, and sharing his harvest with family and friends. Taking pleasure when being outdoors, Dennis also enjoyed picking pecans.

Dearly loving all of his family, he cherished every moment with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A very generous man, he was passionate about all children and helping others. One who never met a stranger, Dennis enjoyed his fellowship with people and spending time with his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Thompson Phillips, Amory; son, Ronny Phillips (Nancy), Tupelo; daughter, Sharon Myatt (Donnie), Amory; brothers, Jimmy Phillips (Frankie), Rocky Springs Community, and Bro. Mac Phillips, Amory; brother-in-law, Oneal Thompson (Linda), Lackey; grandsons, Jason Phillips (Amanda), Amory, Blake Phillips (Kayla), Tupelo, Kyle Myatt, Amory; step-grandsons, Josh Hitt (Kendi), Smithville, Jay Carroll (Misty), Auburn Community, Nicholas Carroll (Debralee), Tupelo; 4 great-grandchildren, Laine, Ella Grace, Bentley and Kimber Phillips; a great-grandchild on-the-way, Nathan Blake Phillips, Jr.; 8 step-great-grandchildren, Dayton and Lakelyn Hitt; Brody Clayton; Colby Stidham; Caleb, Layla, Emma and Madi Carroll; and special friends, Charles Clement, Jim Betts and Dr. Roy Thomas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters-in-law, Mott Benson and Betty Jane Phillips.

His Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM, Wednesday, November 23 at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory, with Bro. Mac Phillips and Bro. Danny Burks officiating. Burial will follow in Hatley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason and Blake Phillips; Kyle Myatt; Laine Phillips; Josh Hitt; and Dale Franklin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Best and Charles Clement.

Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM, Tuesday, and from 1:45 – 2:45 PM, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

A special thank you is extended to the staff of 3 West Floor at NMMC.

Memorials may be given to Le Bonheur, PO Box 41817, Memphis, TN 38174.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.