Stanley Frank Phillips

Stanley Frank Phillips (92) passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home in Fentress, MS. Stanley was a deacon of Fentress Baptist Church for 57 years and served as Sunday School Teacher for numerous years. He enjoyed farming, hunting with family, and spending time with his grands. He was a very proud Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Stanley and Maxine were inseparable for 71 years of marriage. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the Air Force – 35th Field Maintenance Squadron. After the Air Force, he farmed until going to work for the GM&O Railroad, and retired after 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion for 60 years where he loved meeting with his friends and neighbors. He was always ready to lend a hand to all of his friends and family in any situation. 

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Rev. David Shivers officiating and a tribute by Ronny Prewitt. Burial will follow at Fentress Baptist Church Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, as well as one hour prior to service time from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandsons.

Stanley is survived by his wife, Mary Maxine (McCool)Phillips of Fentress, MS; his 2 daughters, Debbie Jones (Lee) of Brandon, MS and Teresa Nowell (Jackie) of Stewart, MS; his son, Frank Phillips (Renae) of Brandon, MS; 4 grandchildren, Andy Jones of Madison, MS, Sam Whitmire of Stewart, MS, Evan Jones (Meghan) of Brandon, MS, and Jamie Whitmire (Rachel) of Hamilton, MS; and 6 grandchildren, Andrew Jones of Madison, MS, Charlotte Jones of Brandon, MS, Madeline Jones of Brandon, MS, Hunter Whitmire of Hamilton, MS, Jackson West of Hamilton, MS, and Imilie West of Gilbert, AZ. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Icey (Moore) Phillips, his 6 brothers, and his 3 sisters.

The family wishes to thank the “Awesome Caregivers” during our dad’s illness, Tina Hudson, Sandy Whysall, Brenda Bishop, Linda Black, Liz Holland, and Cindy Weeks. We also appreciate the wonderful care that was given from Halcyon Hospice, Erica Houston, and Shakala Boler and the whole Halcyon Staff. 

Memorials may be made to the Fentress Baptist ChurchCemetery Fund, P.O. Box 115, Ackerman, MS 39735.