Obituary for Joel Phillips
Joel Talmadge Phillips, age 69, of Anderson SC, passed away on Sunday April 16, 2023.
Born in Russell County, Virginia, on November 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Carrie Goodson.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Maxwell Phillips.
Joel went to Virginia Community College and received a welding degree. He worked as a welder at American Longwall Company and worked in the Pittstone Coal Mines, Moss #1 and Moss #3 and was a videographer for the miners in the coal mine during the strike. Joel was a state holder in rushing yards for his football team, the Deacons, in St. Paul Virginia, and still holds the record today.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn Phillips; children, Charity Dingus, Crystal Bland (Stephan), Curtis Burdette, Keyla Burdette, Felicia Smith & Tiffany Ricken; grandchildren Gracie Maxwell, Tristen Phillips, Mila Dingus, Nick Bland, Ethan Bland, Gavin Bland, Kaden Burdette, Landon Burdette, Audrey Burdette, Emma Smith, Oliviah Coker, Abigail Burdette, Conner Wallace & Owen Ricken; brothers, Gregg Goodson, Jeff Goodson & Buzz Dorton; sisters, Cookie Chestnut, Faith Goodson, Venus Blevins, Sheila Dorton and many nieces and nephews.
The family will host a memorial service at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at New Life Christian Center, 603 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625. Rev. Kiki Tant will officiate.
Flowers may be sent to 117 Green Forest Drive, Anderson, SC 29625.
Words from Joel's wife Debra Phillips:
What do you say about the love of your life when you lose them.... you say, I love you, miss you, need you‚ but I know you are where you want to be. In the arms of peace and love, a love like no other. As much as I will miss you, I know the pain and struggle is gone. I want to thank you for all you have done for me. Always taking care of me when I was sick, your luminating smile, and your funny personality. When I lost my Harley I was hurting and you ran out and got me another fur baby and put your arms around me.
We hung on to 25 years together with ups and downs, happiness and sorrow. I know you were my soul mate and I know we were always meant to be, so, I say I love you boo and I'll see you on the other side when my work is through.
Born in Russell County, Virginia, on November 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Carrie Goodson.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Maxwell Phillips.
Joel went to Virginia Community College and received a welding degree. He worked as a welder at American Longwall Company and worked in the Pittstone Coal Mines, Moss #1 and Moss #3 and was a videographer for the miners in the coal mine during the strike. Joel was a state holder in rushing yards for his football team, the Deacons, in St. Paul Virginia, and still holds the record today.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn Phillips; children, Charity Dingus, Crystal Bland (Stephan), Curtis Burdette, Keyla Burdette, Felicia Smith & Tiffany Ricken; grandchildren Gracie Maxwell, Tristen Phillips, Mila Dingus, Nick Bland, Ethan Bland, Gavin Bland, Kaden Burdette, Landon Burdette, Audrey Burdette, Emma Smith, Oliviah Coker, Abigail Burdette, Conner Wallace & Owen Ricken; brothers, Gregg Goodson, Jeff Goodson & Buzz Dorton; sisters, Cookie Chestnut, Faith Goodson, Venus Blevins, Sheila Dorton and many nieces and nephews.
The family will host a memorial service at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at New Life Christian Center, 603 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625. Rev. Kiki Tant will officiate.
Flowers may be sent to 117 Green Forest Drive, Anderson, SC 29625.
Words from Joel's wife Debra Phillips:
What do you say about the love of your life when you lose them.... you say, I love you, miss you, need you‚ but I know you are where you want to be. In the arms of peace and love, a love like no other. As much as I will miss you, I know the pain and struggle is gone. I want to thank you for all you have done for me. Always taking care of me when I was sick, your luminating smile, and your funny personality. When I lost my Harley I was hurting and you ran out and got me another fur baby and put your arms around me.
We hung on to 25 years together with ups and downs, happiness and sorrow. I know you were my soul mate and I know we were always meant to be, so, I say I love you boo and I'll see you on the other side when my work is through.