Ricky Leander Phillips

Ricky Phillips, 63, of Louisville, TN passed away on June 6, 2022 after a difficult battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon, his parents Gloyster Phillips and Betty McCampbell and brother Gary Phillips. He is survived by his son Chad Phillips, daughter Sherri Sexton (Ronnie), sisters Yohna McPeek, Pam Lonas (Mike), Marilyn Ellison, Carolyn Elliott and a host of adoring grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loyal friends who he loved like family. Ricky served proudly in the Tennessee National Guard and was employed by Parks and Recreation at Louisville Point. His love for shooting pool was only surpassed by his passion for helping others. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Legion Post 13, 224 Waters Rd. Maryville, TN 37803. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Smith West Chapel.  Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com