Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Inc. | Quitman, GA

Obituary For Kenneth Phillips, Sr.

Mr. Kenneth Phillips Sr. was born August 08, 1958, in Brooks County, Georgia, and raised by Annie Mae “Doll” Vickers (deceased). He was the son of the late George Travis Sr. and Mattie Lee “Mary Ann” Freeman (Carl) also of Brooks County, Georgia. Kenneth departed his earthly life at Haven – Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Facility on October 1, 2022.

He attended and graduated from Brooks County High School in 1976. Upon graduation, Kenneth joined the military, serving 20 years in the United States Army. He also worked at Lowes Distribution for 10-plus years. Kenneth loved his family and cherished his children and grandchildren.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his significant other Catherine “Cat” Murphy of Valdosta, GA. He also leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved children; Nitra Suber (Derek), Valdosta, Ga, Kimberly Phillips (Owen), Valdosta, Ga, Kenneth Phillips Jr (Ivana), McDonough, Ga, Michael Phillips (Felisha), Valdosta, Ga; 31 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Kenneth’s siblings include Rickey Travis (Akeisha), Quitman, GA, Terri Goodbread (John), Jacksonville, Fl, Tammy Travis (Frank), Jacksonville, FL, Jerome Travis (Stephanie), Quitman, GA, Jarvis Travis (Dorothy), Quitman, GA, Dewayne Travis, Quitman, GA, Tilda Mae Davis, Quitman, GA, Verna Davis (deceased), Quitman, GA, Armerdean F Sears (Johnny), Quitman, GA, Michael Edwards Travis (deceased), Quitman, GA, George Travis Jr (deceased), Stephanie Christian (Gary), Quitman, GA, Angela Travis, Valdosta, GA, and Sharon Travis, Valdosta, GA; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 2PM-7PM.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11AM at Spirit of Truth Worship Ministry. Honorable military honors will be rendered immediately following the service. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration.

Continue to keep the family in your daily thoughts and prayers.

Guest Book

I miss you so much grandad 💔 u taught me so much that I'll never forget 🤧 but I know your in a Better place now and I love you, see u soon

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I miss you so much grandad 💔 u taught me so much that I'll never forget 🤧 but I know your in a Better place now and I love you, see u soon

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The GREATEST MAN N MY HERO ALWAYS WAS THERE WHEN I NEEDED HIM. I never saw any wrong in him and he always made sure we had anything we needed. He also taught me how to be a respectful man ,so it's been hard without him being here. Just gone miss being able to go see him and sit and talk to him. Popzzz I LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET HOW U RAISE ME TO BE

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Kenneth Phillips Sr was not just any man, he was a Great Father, Role Model, Leader, Someone you could Confide in, Served His Country For Over 20 Years, and to me My Super Hero!!!! Pops I promise wit every breath in me, you'll forever live on. You taught me to be the man that I am today and to take care of my family because that's what Real Men do! I love you to life pops. - Your Son, Kenneth Phillips Jr.

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i really miss you granda , wish the family could talk to you at least one more good time , i love you so much

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I love you grandda. Words cannot explain how much I love you. I hope to see you again soon❤️❤️

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And we will forever keep your name alive. Love always, Nitra, Derek,and your grandchildren and great grands.

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I miss you, dad. Continue to rest easy. Love you.

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