Mr. Donald Ray Phillips Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sergeant Donald “Donny” Ray Phillips age 66, of Chickamauga, Georgia went home to be with The Lord Tuesday – March 23, 2021. Donny was born in LaFayette, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Northwest Georgia. He graduated from Lakeview High School – Class of 1972. Donny began his law enforcement career with Rossville Police Department under Chief Pappy Dunn. He was a former officer with Fort Oglethorpe Police Department under Chief John Allen. Former Sheriff’s Deputy with Catoosa County under Sheriffs J.D. Stewart and Ronnie Bowman. He has served the citizens of Walker County with the Sheriff’s Department since 1989. Serving under Sheriff Al Millard and current Sheriff Steve Wilson. During his thirty-two years in law enforcement he has earned the ranks of Sergeant, Corporal, Lieutenant and Captain. Donny was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church, where he had served as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer, building fund treasurer, missions treasurer, audio and visual director and Deacon. Donny had a servant’s heart and enjoyed helping others and serving The Lord. He is preceded in death by his mother: Jo Nell Taylor Phillips, sister: Sheri Richie, brothers-in-law: Rickey Parrish and Jimmy Tinker. Donny is survived by his wife of forty five years: Lynn Parrish Phillips of Chickamauga, GA, their son: Kevin (Heather) Phillips, granddaughters: Madeline and Oliva Phillips all of Rocky Face, GA, father: James W. (Edith) Phillips of Tunnel Hill, GA, sisters: Linda (Tim) Harvey of Cohutta, GA, Angie (Sammy) Bishop of Chatsworth, GA, brother: Daniel (Freda) Phillips of Dalton, GA, brother-in-law: Rusty (Debra) Parrish of Chickamauga, GA, sister-in-law: Dianne (Lou) Boyd of Savannah, GA, nephews: Chad (Amanda) Parrish of Ringgold, GA, Trey (Kim) Parrish of Altoona, FL, several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday after 9:00 am. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at 11:00 am - Friday – March 26, 2021 with Pastor Steve Camp officiating. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Park – Noble, Georgia. The family request that visitors please wear masks or face coverings while visiting at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Mr. Donald Ray Phillips

September 25, 1954 - March 23, 2021