Remembering you, my old friend. Your mother left me a message the other day. She asked if I could stop by your grave every now and then to check on it.  It would be my privilege to honor your mother’s request. Mark Grai

I remember him as a very warm-hearted, handsome, and always upbeat student on Rhodes’ campus. My heart goes out to the family and my prayer is for your peace in reuniting with him again in due  time.  

Gone too soon. Resting comfortably in the arms of Jesus. Worked with Jeff for a few years. He pushed me to be a better driver. Proud to know Jeff  
Prayers for peace and comfort for family and friends. Lean not on your own understanding but on our Lord. 

To the Phillips Family. 
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Jeffery. He was a kind, energetic one that kept everyone smiling. He will be greatly missed. May God bless each of you. 

Sincerely,

Rhonda Finn

I’m shocked and saddened to hear of Jeff’s untimely passing. He was so full of life and never failed to make us laugh at work. Sending love, hugs & positive vibes to his family & his mother especially💔🙏🏼

I will always cherish the long friendship,  business relationship, and many memories of Jeff.  I admire the loyalty and care in which he looked out for his parents. 

I will miss his energetic, upbeat, attitude whenever we would meet or talk.  I could always count on Jeff for a good laugh. He had an art for taking lemons and turning them into lemonade! 

My sincere condolences to his family and all who are impacted by this loss. 
Until we meet again, my friend. 

To the Phillips Family, 
So sorry and shocked to hear the news of Jeff's passing.
We shared many good times together years ago and I still laugh at some of the stories we shared together.  
His glass was "half-full" was a perfect way to describe his outlook at most every situation.  
May God comfort you all during this time and my best to the family today as you mourn the loss, but celebrate his life.
John B. Bryan, Lebanon, TN

My condolences to the Phillips family.  I remember Jeff well - always with a smile on his face.
Rick Harwell
College Station Texas 

To Jeff’s mother and family,

I was devastated to hear of Jeff’s passing today.  Frankly, I still cannot belief it, as I had just spoken with Jeff earlier this week.

I worked with Jeff closely over the years. Not only was Jeff a good businessman and a financial genius, he was a dear friend, who often offered words of encouragement and kindness after my wife passed away last year. Jeff could always lighten up my day and make me laugh with his great stories about his young adulthood and adventures in life. He will be missed greatly.

I pray, Mrs. Phillips, that the peace and presence of God will surround and comfort you, that your Heavenly Father will hold you closely in the palm of His hand, at this most trying and difficult of times.  I know how much Jeff cherished and loved you, as he spoke often of you.
 
Sincerely,
Mark J. Grai



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Jeffrey Smith Phillips

March 2, 1962 – August 31, 2021

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