Phillips, William “Jack” Jackson

U.S. Air Force Veteran Retired From DuPont And M&M Mars

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025
William “Jack” Jackson Phillips
William “Jack” Jackson Phillips

William “Jack” Jackson Phillips, 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Chattanooga, Jack was a 1961 graduate of City High School, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. He was retired from Dupont and retired from M&M Mars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Ruby Mae Humphreys Phillips; two sisters, Alice Mae Stinnett and Thedna Ann Crisp; two brothers, Leroy Phillips Jr. and Billy Joe Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Marie Wooten Phillips, two sons, Christopher Michael (Alyson) Phillips and John Derek (Jenny) Phillips; two sisters, Shirley Harmon and Diane Shelton; grandson, Caleb Michael Phillips; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Dementia Society of America in Jack’s honor.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Hearth Hospice and especially his caregivers Avis and Leona for all they did for Jack and the family .

Visit the online obituary www.heritagechattanooga.com to post tributes and share memories.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.

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