Allen Eugene Phillips, Sr

Allen E. Phillips Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1935, in Altoona, AL, and graduated from Jones Valley High School in 1954.

Allen pursued a lifelong career with Singer Sewing Company, where he worked passionately for 62 years. He met his wife, Velma Caroline (Hambright) Phillips, in July of 1955, and they were married that October.

He is survived by his brother, Charles Reedy Phillips, and sister, Katie Olean George; his children: daughter Paula Eddy, son Gene Phillips, daughter Dena Phillips (Chip), and son Dana Phillips (Roxanne); and his grandchildren: Charlie Rawls (Gina), Cecil Eddy, Courtney Williams (Nate), Zachary Phillips (Pareasa), Tiffany Hart (Schuyler); as well as great-grandchildren Kane Rawls and Theodore Williams.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Velma Caroline Phillips; his brothers: R.D. Phillips, L.G. Phillips, and Gilbert Phillips; his sisters: Marie Hanners and Annie B. Redden; and his parents, Floyd B. Phillips and Lela Francis Green Phillips.

After Velma’s passing, Allen was blessed to share over 35 years of companionship with a wonderful lady, Charlotte King, who became his best friend and loving partner.

Allen loved exploring estate sales, traveling back roads, working, playing horseshoes, cutting the grass, and most of all, spending time with friends and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.