Mr. Billy Joe "B J" Phillips, 69, of Newnan, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Newnan Health and Rehabilitation.

Born December 1, 1954, he was a son of Videra Smith Phillips and the late Zeddie L. Phillips. Billy Joe enjoyed building model cars and loved native American art and collectibles, and horses. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Smith, and brother, Terry Phillips.

Survivors include his mother Videra Phillips of Newnan, GA; brother, Barry Phillips, also of Newnan, GA, and Chester Phillips (Ann) of Newport, TN; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Hillcrest Chapel with Pastor Brian Hosmer officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.

Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Billy Joe Phillips, please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.