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Mr. Aaron Junior Phillips

November 04, 1985 - March 14, 2024

Obituary For Mr. Aaron Junior Phillips

Aaron Phillips, 38, of Gadsden, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

He is survived by his loving family.

We ask that you please keep this family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.

On November 4,1985, a candle was lit for Aaron Junior Phillips, and it burned brightly for 38 years and then began to dim and flicker and went out on March 14,2024.

Aaron Phillips (aka) “AJ” was born on November 4,1985 in Carrolton, GA to Elder Aaron & Evangelist Janice Phillips.

“AJ” attended Haralson County High School in Tallapoosa, GA and completed his education at the Continental Academy in Florida.

He was born and raised up in the Doctrines of the Church of God In Christ under great leaderships, the late C.M. Phillips, the late Bishop Henderson Spivey and his father, Elder Aaron Phillips.

On December 11, 2022, “AJ” became a member of the Pentecostal Temple Church of God In Christ under the leadership of Pastor David Alexander and was Faithful until the Lord called him home.

“AJ” loved to play the drums for the church. He loved to eat breakfast and he always said that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. He loved to collect coins and his favorite saying was, “What’s going on?” He loved to chill with family and friends and he was a people’s person and he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elder C.M. & Mother Elsie Phillips, Mr. Harvey & Mother Josephine Croft and a host of aunts and uncles.

“AJ” leaves to cherish his beautiful memories to: His loving and devoted parents, Elder Aaron & Evangelist Janice Phillips of Gadsden, AL; Two sisters, Nakia (Gabriel) Brown of Bremen, GA and Shamekia (Isaac) Watkins of San Diego, CA; One brother, Antoine L. Phillips of Gadsden, AL; Nieces, Jordan Brown, Taylor Brown and Dallas Brown, all of Bremen, GA, Jaiden Phillips and Olivia Watkin of San Diego, CA; Nephew, Cameron Brown; Aunts, Sadie Scott, Virginia Alexander, Josie (Norman) Spivey, Gloria (Mario) Alestock, Missionary Patty ((Elder Benny) Jones, Melissa Phillips, Sandra L. Croft and Linda Underwood; Great-great aunts, Irene Gadner, Doris McElrath, Sadie McElrath and Ora Jones; Uncles, David Phillip and a host of cousins, church and District family members and friends.

Memorial services will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Pentecostal Temple Church of God In Christ. Eulogist: Pastor David Alexander.

Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004

“Your Bridge Over Troubled Waters”


Condolences & Tributes

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To my wonderful aunt and uncle My heart is broken for you and your whole family. I will keep you in my prayers and cherish the memories of AJ life with us. Love Trisha

To Cousin Janice and Family,

May God's grace and mercy comfort and strengthen you all during this time of grief. Continue to keep your faith and trust in God because you all are His children, and He cares for you all, especially in these dark times (1 Peter 5:7). Although the burden may seem heavy and unbearable, remember that He will not put more on you than you can bear! We will continue to pray for your strength. We should all find comfort in knowing that eternal life is the assurance of those who die in Christ! Oh, what a time AJ is having rejoicing with our Heavenly Father!

Much love and prayers, Cousin Frank, Donna, and Children

To Cousin Janice and Family,

May God's grace and mercy comfort and strengthen you all during this time of grief. Continue to keep your faith and trust in God because you all are His children, and He cares for you all, especially in these dark times (1 Peter 5:7). Although the burden may seem heavy and unbearable, remember that He will not put more on you than you can bear! We will continue to pray for your strength. We should all find comfort in knowing that eternal life is the assurance of those who die in Christ! Oh, what a time AJ is having rejoicing with our Heavenly Father!

Much love and prayers, Cousin Frank, Donna, and Children

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of AJ. We are praying for strength and peace for his brother Twon and his parents. May God continue to comfort you during this time. Dwight and Barbie Palmer

I send my deepest condolences to the Phillips Family during this time of bereavement. Shamekia & Isaac Watkins of San Diego CA Jaiden & Olivia (granddaughters)

I am so sorry for the loss of AJ. He was a nice and kind person. I will keep the Phillips Family in my prayers. Trina Rucker Hogansville COGIC.

Our sincere condolences to the Phillips family. I pray God comfort your family as only he can. Leonard and Jewell Reid

May God welcome you home, my dear Cousin A.J. I pray that you have found rest for your soul and comfort for the loved ones who are left behind.

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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