Born Dec. 23, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL., Barry is the son of the late Robert "Sonny" and Sandra Williams Phillips.
A graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, he had worked as a welder/pipe fitter.
Survivors include his 3 sons, John Barry Phillips II, James Michael Phillips and his wife, Christal, and Jacob Doyle Phillips; a granddaughter, Brayleigh Skye Phillips; a brother, Timothy Phillips.
Funeral services are planned for 10:00 am Saturday, April 27, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Friends may visit Friday evening, April 26, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Committal services and burial will take place at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.