William (Bill) Phillips, Jr “Black”, 57, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023; after a sudden decline in health, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Bill was born April 16, 1966, to the late William Philips, Sr and Christine Walker.

Educated in the Muscogee School District and a proud Carver Tiger.

Bill was a proud father of 2; skilled as a brick mason, however found his passion cooking. Many have enjoyed and praised his culinary delights from the various restaurants he was employed. He last delighted the palates at Old TownCounty Buffet. He enjoyed nothing more than good cooking.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Philips, Sr.; grandmothers, Virgina Colquitt and Minnie Lee Phillips; brother, Sandie Windfield Harris; and sister, Veronica Nelson.

He leaves to cherish his memory his stepfather and mother, Charlie and Christine Walker; children, Tresstin Beau Phillips and Victoria Giavonni Christina Phillips; brothers, Ernest Weaver, Tierre Walker, Pierre (Jackie) Walker, and Dexter D. Stinson; devoted friends, Shawanna Davis and Nina Crawford and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. William Phillips, Jr. will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Progressive with interment following at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Upatoi.

Visitation will be on Thursday, 1 - 6:00 PM.

The Progressive Staff is privileged to serve the Phillips Family.