Terry Braxton Phillips
April 26, 1963 ~ October 2, 2008
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fletcher – Terry Braxton Phillips, 45, of Fletcher, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Catawba County, he grew up in Caldwell County and was the son of Kenneth and Darlene Pope Phillips. He was the owner of Metropolitan Medical Services and a loving husband and father.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 15 years, Michelle Cook Phillips; two daughters, Rachel Nicole Phillips, 13 and Sarah Elizabeth Phillips, 9 all of Fletcher; two sisters, Tina Cannon and her husband, Tim, of Lenoir, NC and Kimberly Phillips of Hudson, NC; mother-in-law, Gayle Cook; sister-in-law, Heather Cook and brother-in-law, Curtis Cook, all of Hickory, NC and nieces, Cameron Nelson and Amanda Crump and her husband, Phillip and other nephews and a niece.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Whitted, Stacey Harris, Dennis McCutcheon and Jeff Rhinehart officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 on Sunday at the church.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607-3000 or to MedEquip Missions, a ministry of Helps International Ministries, 573 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Tina & Tim,
We love you very much and are praying for your comfort in this time of sorrow. Many blessings and we are here for you and your family.
May God Blessings support and our love,
Martha & Ronnie
Can’t believe you’re gone….
May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow and need.
MICHELE AND GIRLS,
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS OF TERRY. WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED US FOR ANYTHING. HANG IN THERE AND GOD WILL SHOW YOU THE WAY. HE WAS ONE AWESOME DAD,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN BALL GIRLS AND GIVE HIM SOMETHING TO BE EVEN MORE PROUDER OF. HE WILL BE WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES NOW. LOVE YA, BELINDA AND #44 BRIA
We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the Reynolds football games with Terry. Always know we are here for you whatever you need.
OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSE OF A GREAT FATHER AND HUSBAND. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AS A TEAM MEMBER OF SOFTBALL. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL HELP IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. LOVE, JEFF, BELINDA, BRITT, BRIA, AND ADAZIA.
I was sadden to hear that Terry had passed away. He has been in my prayers and the prayers of our church (Central Baptist) since I learned about his battle with cancer. We went to school together and graduated from South in 1981. I lived beside his Uncle Charles and Aunt Betty. We ran around alot as boys riding bikes, playing ball and etc. I think some of the most fun we had was going back and forth from our homes through the woods passed a cemetery. We certainly had a ton of fun scaring each other and whoever else that was with us.
I will continue to lift you up in my prayers that God’s amazing strength and love will surround and uphold you as you go through the days ahead.
In Jesus Name,
Doug Main
Student Minister
Central Baptist, Lenoir, NC
I am truly sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts. Misty, Jordan (Jo) and Joshua Davis
I was so saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Terry and I will miss him greatly at Metropolitan. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless…
I am sorry about the passing of your dad. I enjoyed having him as my coach. You will all be in my prayers. Amber Hughes
We are greatly saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. Larry thought highly of Terry and he will be greatly missed. We extend our deepest sympathies to Michelle, Rachel, and Sarah, and to the Phillips family.
We also attended high school with Terry. He was such a kind-hearted person even then. I will always remember his wonderful smile. It was such a shock to hear the news. Rest in peace Terry. You all are in our prayers. I just want his daughters to know what a great guy he was as a young man.
Karen LeFevers Hardee/Tim Hardee
Dear Phillips Family,
We are truly sorry for you great loss. We will continue to pray for all of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sincerely,
The Interlicchia’s
Dear Phillips Family,
We are truly sorry for your great loss. We will continue to pray for all of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sincerely,
The Interlicchia’s
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will remember Terry as a loving and proud father who took great pleasure in his family.
Love to you from the Fields family,
Michael, Beth, Anna and Casey
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family. You are in our prayers. We Attend church with Tim & Tina Cannon and their daughter Amanda and husband Phillip Crump.
We are so sorry for your loss. I pray the lord will give you all strength & a strong faith in this difficult time.Terry is in a much better place now tho.We are praying for everyone of you.
Dear Ken, Darlene, and family,
We are so very sorry about you loss. We wanted you to know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mary Frances and L.C. Coonse
Dear Ken, Darlene, and family,
We are so very sorry about your loss. We wanted you to know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mary Frances and L.C. Coonse
To the Phillips Family, I just wanted to let you know I am holding you close in thought and prayer as you go through this hard time of the lost of your loved one. Turn everything over to the Lord and he will give you strength to get through the difficult days ahead. With all my love, Glenda (Kelly’s Mother)
Dear Phillips family,
I pray God will comfort you during this sad time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina, I love you and will be here for you and your family.
With heart felt prayers,
Tammy Coffey
Dear Michelle and Girls
We have been praying for you and want you to know you are loved.
My prayers are with you during these difficult days. Words cannot express how he influenced me in baseball at SCHS. I can say I was proud to know Terry Phillips.
Dear Phillips Family, I am very honored and priviledged to have met all of you. The life Terry led from all I’ve heard is a great testament to Christians! Although I only made your aquaintance for a short time while here at the hospital, I will never forget your family and the friends that were here surrounding you with God’s love. You all have been, and will continue to be, in my prayers as you go through this transition. If there is ever anything I can do for you, you know where to find me in housekeeping. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS ALL OF YOU IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIVES!! Love, Kim
Phillips Family, Tim and Tina Cannon,
May our Lord wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger and Darlene Dula
Lenoir, NC
Michelle & Girls,
Our hearts goes out to you guys. We pray GOD will heal you and help you understand this all in time.
With Love,
Jerry,Carrie,Julianne,Caiyalynn
Although I have never met Terry I was praying for him and his family. I knew of him through friends and knew he must be a wonderful person. there are no words at a time like this, but I am praying for the family and Pray God comfort and give them strength. God bless you.
Dear Michelle,Rachel and Sarah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry was a wonderful person and it was an honor to have known him. With Love and Prayers, Brad,Shelle, Tyler and Jordyn Rogers
To the Phillips family,
Kathy and I met Terry thru his friendship with our son Nathan Hoover.Nathan taught Terry to fly and they would fly down to Florida to visit. As pilots we shared a common bond. No words can ease your loss, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family dur.ing this difficult time
My prayers are with each and every member of Terry’s family.I was fortunate to have known Terry and more fortunate to be able to call him an awesome friend.He taught me so much at SCHS by playing beside him on the offensive line for two years,but taught me so more about character.He will be missed by all that knew him.May the grace of Jesus Christ sustain you.
Michelle, Rachel and Sarah,
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phillips Family, Tina, Tim, Amanda & Phillip,
Our love and prayers are with you all during this time. GOD has the Grace to get you thru these times.
Hi Tina & Family,
We are so sorry for the death of your beloved brother. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
J. T. & Priscilla Icenhour & Princess
Dear Phillips Family we were privileged to get to know Terry and his wonderful family through Fairview Softball. Even when Amber was playing on the opposing team it was clear to anyone around how much he loved his family and all of the softball players. He was such an encouragement to all of them no matter thier skill level. He was an exceptional person and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
To the Phillips Family, Kim and Cameron
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and may god comfort you during this time of sadness. We know Terry will be dearly missed.
Mark, Tammy, Jordan & Lindsey