Greenville – Erix “Dareld” Phillips, of Greenville died Saturday September 3, 2022 at his residence. Born December 18, 1940 in Muhlenberg County, he was a retired Coal Miner for Hobet Coal Mines and a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, he loved all kinds of hunting and fishing, or any outdoor activity. He was preceded in death by his parents Erix and Opal Phillips, sisters Lillian Richie, Marvine McMasters, Maxine Phillips, and Caroline Phillips, brothers Elroy Phillips and James Phillips.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Joyce Phillips; daughters, Ginger Pruitt, Tina (Thomas) Rodgers, and Shannon (John) Miller; son, Shane (Faith) Phillips; seven grandchildren; brothers, Grant (Brenda) Phillips, and Roger Phillips; and sister Willadean (Warren) Porter
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Curtis McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Cave Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
