In Memory: Hamp Phillips, 78, Owner of Hamps Saddle and Tack

Editor’s note: the following obituary was submitted by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Mr. Hampton A. Phillips, age 78, of Milton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Estelle Phillips; wife, Theresa Phillips; daughter, Tehonia Phillips; sister, Earnestine Phillips; and brother, Carlton Phillips. He is survived by his son, Hampton Pierce (Micha) Phillips; Phillips; granddaughter, Kimberly (John) Lawson; grandson, Lex Phillips; daughter; Pippa Ann (Alex) Sheehan; grandson, Derrick Ramage; granddaughter, Taylor Ramage; granddaughter, Lexi Sheehan.

Hamp was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend who lived a simple and humble life that exemplified love, kindness, friendship, generosity, and devotion. He was a member of Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church. He graduated Milton High School before serving in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.

After retiring from General Motors, he took over his father-in-law’s saddle and tack business and ran Hamp’s Saddle and Tack for over 30 years. He was adored by the horse community for his friendly demeanor and down-home way of conducting business.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, with Brother Bud Sutton and Elder Raymond E. “Red” Cagle officiating.

Interment will follow at the Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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