Jerry Judson Phillips

December 18, 1935 - August 24, 2019

Jerry Judson Phillips Jerry Judson Phillips, a career military veteran of both the Korean conflict and the war in Vietnam, a local business man, and a retired local Realtor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 of heart failure. He was 83 years old. Jerry lived a full life, and was fortunate to have met and married the woman of his dreams. He remained devoted to his wife for more than 61 years. Although he made a career out of service to his country, his military life did not define him. His passion in life was both his family and his love of flying. He achieved his private pilot’s license while in the Air Force and flew for pleasure at every opportunity. He was also an avid traveler and saw much of the world through both military assignments and travel for leisure. Those who knew him knew of a kind and generous man who loved his family, a good laugh, and the telling of jokes. He was a self-taught piano player who played by ear, loved to play old time gospel music, and enjoyed the music from the Grand Ole Opry. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra L. Phillips, and is survived by his wife Louisa Ruth nee Hartigan Phillips, and son Wayne Phillips. He will be interred in the Alexandria Memorial Gardens at 1:00 pm on August 29, 2019. There will be a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his name to the American Heart Association. To extend online notes of condolence to the Phillips family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.