Melford Allen Phillips

Melford "Butterbean" Phillips, 83, of Winder died Thursday, February 23, 2012.

Born in Hoschton to the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He retired from General Motors and was a member of United Auto Workers. Including his parents; his wife, Cennie Teal Phillips; sons, Donald and Jeff Phillips; and great-grandson, Tucker Autry preceded him in death.

Survivors include: his son, Darryl (Patricia) Phillips of Winder; daughter, Carol Warlick of Winder; brothers, Sam Phillips of Jefferson, Jimmy Phillips of Winder; sisters, Geneva Shannon of Jefferson, Edith Gaillard of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott of Braselton; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Smith Memory Chapel with Rev. Joe Shadburn and Rev. Kevin Pirkle officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.