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John Arthur "Billy" Philpot

10/24/1954 - 04/04/2025

Obituary For John Arthur "Billy" Philpot

Funeral service for John Philpot, 70, of Auburn, AL, will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 4881 US Highway 29 South, Auburn, AL, 36830 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend Thomas Brown will officiate.

Mr. Philpot, who passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home in Auburn, Alabama, was born October 24, 1954 in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, April 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm.

Mr. Philpot will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory: six children, Nicko Grimmett of Auburn, AL, Kenneth (Amy) Frazier of Opelika, AL, Kimberly Frazier “Lee Lee” Thomas of Salem, AL, Nakeith Grimmett (Teresa Thompson), John Arthur (Tyeisha) Philpot, Jr. both of Locust Grove, GA and Serita (James) Jones of Atlanta, GA; thirteen grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; one sister, Minnie (James) Allen of Auburn, AL; one aunt, Addie (James) Johnson of Rochester, NY; three nephews, Everett Lamar Harris of New Orleans, LA, Timothy (Patricia) Allen of Auburn, AL and Marcell Allen of Novato, CA; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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To the family we are sorry for your loss. May God give you all strength to make it through this difficult time. Tas and Georgia Cannon

Tas and Georgia Cannon

Billy was wonderful kind hearted person, may he rest well

Mrs.Mary Ann Philpot

Kim and Family, May Precious memories of your father embrace you in this season of your life. 🙏 With Deepest Sympathy, Judy Lockhart & Family

Judy Lockhart

❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor Anthony Shealey and the entire MTZBC of Loachapoka sends condolences prayers & love

❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor Anthony Shealey and the entire MTZBC of Loachapoka sends condolences prayers & love

My condolences and prayers to the family, Billy was a very nice person, full of joy and always kept a beautiful smile on his face 😊 he will truly be miss. Rest on billy...

Marie Parker

Many prayers and blessings for the family. Many fond memories of Uncle Billy.

Much love and fond memories. Cindy Darby and Family

Praying for comfort for the family he was a pleasure to be around RIP Billy

Nadine Payne

I would like to send hugs and ,tons of warmth kindness to the entire family .We ask for God to provide comfort for the family in this difficult time.May God bless you,keep you,and never leave you.Buchannon Family

Cedrick

I will never forget you the good times we had

dowdellru

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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