Lawrence Anthony Phillips was born on May 1, 1957, to
Richard Meredith and Jeraldine Newsome. He was later adopted by John
D. Phillips. He departed his earthly journey on September 17, 2020, at his
home in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Lawrence confessed his faith in Christ and joined the Bethel Colbert
Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He was an active member in
the Men's Choir and the Men of Bethel (MOB) ministries until his death.
Lawrence graduated from Colbert County High School, class of 1975, and
Muscle Shoals Technical School. He spent his adult life as an Electronics
Technician, employed by Sears and Hunt's TV & Appliances. After
retiring, he was called upon by many to "Fix It," whether it was a washer,
dryer, stove, hot water heater, or air conditioner. His footsteps have graced
many homes in the community.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Meredith, and adoptive
father, John D. Phillips.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Jeraldine Phillips; three
sons, Byron Phillips of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Marlon Phillips and
Marques (Ashley) Phillips of Florence, Alabama; two daughters, Terrica
(Keith) Vinson and LaQwanda (Kevin) Johnson, both of Muscle Shoals,
Alabama; six grandchildren; two sisters, Dinah Phillips of Muscle Shoals,
Alabama, and Wendy Meredith Steve of California; six brothers, David
Phillips of Lake Worth, Florida, Allan (Velinda) Phillips of Elkmont,
Alabama, Alvin (Jacqueline) Phillips of Kathleen, Georgia, Byron Wendell
Phillips of Decatur, Georgia, Richard Meredith II and Alphonso Meredith,
both of California; aunts, Betty Tiggs of Tuscumbia, Alabama, Esther
Horrison of Lima, Ohio, Wanda Goodloe of Florence, Alabama, Athena
Newsome of Nashville, Tennessee, and Annie Smith and Sadell Meredith,
both of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Lucille Meredith, Bobbie Meredith, and
Verdell Meredith, all of Buffalo, New York; one uncle, Willie Phillips of
Muscle Shoals, Alabama; one great aunt, Rosemary Meredith of Detroit,
Michigan; and a host of other relatives and friends.