Charles "Jerry" Phillips, age 76, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. Jerry was the youngest of five boys born September 7, 1934 to Walter Homer Phillips and Mary Crumbley Phillips. Jerry lived all of his life in Carrollton, Georgia. Jerry started working at a young age for Mr. J R Dean; who owned a small newspaper business called The Times Free Press, later sold and named Carroll County Georgian; currently known The Times-Georgian. Jerry worked under the direction of Stanley Parkman until 1969 at the newspaper company. Then, in 1969, he went to work for Sears as an outside salesman where he found his niche, retiring from Sears in 1991. Jerry was a hard worker, dedicated, and hardly out a day from work except for vacations with his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jane Eaves Phillips, married May 17, 1953. Two children: Cindy Phillips Krinke, and Keith and his wife Laurie Phillips. Three grandchildren: Ashley Krinke Maxwell and husband Mickey Maxwell of Heflin, Al. Melissa Phillips Wilson and husband Bryan Wilson of Tuscaloosa, Al. Adam Golden Phillips and wife Renae Harrod Phillips of Villa Rica, GA. Two great-grandchildren: Lane Marshall Wilson, and Gavin Robert Phillips. Also surviving brother, Billy and wife Donna Phillips of Palm Springs, CA, and sister-in-law Wawena Phillips of Bowdon, GA., several nieces and nephews, and a close and devoted cousin Frances Shinn. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by three of his brothers: Walter Homer Phillips Jr., Robert "Shorty" Phillips, and Kenneth Phillips. Jerry was a Baptist by faith. Those wishing to do so may make donations to Tanner Hospice: PO Box 1136, Carrollton, GA, 30117. Visitation will be Monday, June 20th from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at the Martin-Hightower Heritage Chapel. Funeral will be Tuesday, June 21st at 2:00 pm in the Heritage Chapel. Burial will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrolton has charge of the arrangements.