Mr. Ronnie Wayne Phillips, age 74, of Limestone, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 2, 1952, to the late James and Jeanette Rutherford Phillips, in Johnson City, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Tipton Phillips; and a special lifelong friend, Harry Deadrick.
Ronnie worked as a Ceiling and Floor Mechanic and loved wood working. He could often be found working in his shop playing the Beach Boys. He was a member of the Midway Ruritan and loved going to the Turkey Shoots there; he was an avid firearms man. Ronnie also enjoyed fishing.
He attended Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Betty Phillips; son, Ronnie Phillips Jr.; daughter, Amanda Phillips Williams (Rick); grandchildren, Katie Earhart and Nolan Phillips; great-grandchildren, Kloey Rigsby and Kadon Rigsby; step-son, David Chatman (Nikki); step-great grandchild, Xavier Jerome Chatman; special brothers-in-law, Bill Freeman (Bev) and Paul Hensley.
A private graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery with military honors.
