Earnest (Earnie) Phillips, age 48 born in Sandersville, GA on November 11,1968, passed away September 3, 2017. Proceeded in death by his father John Earnest Phillips, mother Patsy Diann Kirkland, sister Lisa Gail Phillips and stepdaughter Christie Clark.

Survived by his wife of 26 years Vivian Monday Phillips, daughter Charlene Phillips (Charles) and stepdaughter Mandy Howell (Lewis). Sisters Debbie Gail Kendall, Jonnie Gail Phillips and brother David Phillips, and his step-sister Sharmin Johnson. Many grandchildren, Brooke Schaetzl, Dalton Monday, Chase Matthews, Haleigh Wood, Jacob St. John, Savannah Gregory, Brayden Washburn, Raven Morgart,and Emma Fife. Great- grandchildren Hailey and Jace Carrow.

Earnie was an equipment operator for many years, he was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, he loved fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with family. He also loved cooking for friends, family and big events and playing "Texas Hold'em. He was a great, loyal friend to many and will be deeply missed.

Celebration of Earnie's Life will be held at Winter Haven Moose Lodge 2305 Havendale Blvd NW Winter Haven FL. 33881 on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Please stop in anytime from 12:00 TO 4:00pm.