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Sam J. Phillips

1957 - 2026

Sam J. Phillips obituary, 1957-2026, Kingsport, TN

BORN

1957

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Fischer Funeral Services - Hiltons

120 Ap Carter Highway

Hiltons, Virginia

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Mar. 30, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sullivan Baptist Church

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Sam Phillips Obituary

Sam J. Phillips

September 25, 1957 -

March 27, 2026

KINGSPORT - Sam J. Phillips, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was born on September 25, 1957, and passed away on March 27, 2026, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Throughout his life, Sam was known as the center of attention.

To view the complete obituary and send condolences to the family, you may visit www.fischerfuneralservices.com

Fischer Funeral Services, Hiltons, VA is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Sam Phillips

Mar

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sullivan Baptist Church

4152 Maplewood St., Kingsport, TN 37660

Mar

30

Funeral service

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sullivan Baptist Church

4152 Maplewood St., Kingsport, TN 37660

Mar

31

Graveside service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

East Lawn Memorial Park

4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664

Funeral services provided by:

Fischer Funeral Services - Hiltons

120 Ap Carter Highway, Hiltons, VA 24258

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