Cochran – Leo Lamar Phillips, Jr., age 78, died peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. in the Cochran First Baptist Church. Burial will be private in Cedar Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Fisher Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips, born in Macon, Georgia, he was the son of the late Leo Lamar Phillips, Sr. and Anne Newton Phillips. He was preceded in death by a son. Leo attended Cochran schools and was a member of the 1961 Cochran High School Class. After graduation he continued his education at Middle Georgia College where he earned his associate degree before going to the University of Georgia. While at Georgia he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1965, Masters of Business administration in 1967, and went on to complete his Juris Doctorate of law in 1970. Leo returned to Cochran after graduation and passing the Georgia State Bar and began practicing law. He had continued to practice law in many capacities up until his death. He was the co-owner of the Cochran Oil Mill and Ginnery which was founded in 1904, partner in the law firm of Phillips and Phillips, director on the Central Georgia Banking Company board of directors, director on CNI Ag board of directors and the executive board of directors for the Chem-Nut Company. He served as the City of Cochran's attorney until his death. Leo was a member of Cochran Masonic Lodge #217, Rotary International and a member of Cochran First Baptist Church. Leo loved his family and friends. He was a diehard Georgia Bulldog Fan and enjoyed playing sports.
Contributor: Loree & Billy Beacham
Mr. Phillips, born in Macon, Georgia, he was the son of the late Leo Lamar Phillips, Sr. and Anne Newton Phillips. He was preceded in death by a son. Leo attended Cochran schools and was a member of the 1961 Cochran High School Class. After graduation he continued his education at Middle Georgia College where he earned his associate degree before going to the University of Georgia. While at Georgia he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1965, Masters of Business administration in 1967, and went on to complete his Juris Doctorate of law in 1970. Leo returned to Cochran after graduation and passing the Georgia State Bar and began practicing law. He had continued to practice law in many capacities up until his death. He was the co-owner of the Cochran Oil Mill and Ginnery which was founded in 1904, partner in the law firm of Phillips and Phillips, director on the Central Georgia Banking Company board of directors, director on CNI Ag board of directors and the executive board of directors for the Chem-Nut Company. He served as the City of Cochran's attorney until his death. Leo was a member of Cochran Masonic Lodge #217, Rotary International and a member of Cochran First Baptist Church. Leo loved his family and friends. He was a diehard Georgia Bulldog Fan and enjoyed playing sports.
Contributor: Loree & Billy Beacham
Cochran – Leo Lamar Phillips, Jr., age 78, died peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. in the Cochran First Baptist Church. Burial will be private in Cedar Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Fisher Funeral Home.
Mr. Phillips, born in Macon, Georgia, he was the son of the late Leo Lamar Phillips, Sr. and Anne Newton Phillips. He was preceded in death by a son. Leo attended Cochran schools and was a member of the 1961 Cochran High School Class. After graduation he continued his education at Middle Georgia College where he earned his associate degree before going to the University of Georgia. While at Georgia he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1965, Masters of Business administration in 1967, and went on to complete his Juris Doctorate of law in 1970. Leo returned to Cochran after graduation and passing the Georgia State Bar and began practicing law. He had continued to practice law in many capacities up until his death. He was the co-owner of the Cochran Oil Mill and Ginnery which was founded in 1904, partner in the law firm of Phillips and Phillips, director on the Central Georgia Banking Company board of directors, director on CNI Ag board of directors and the executive board of directors for the Chem-Nut Company. He served as the City of Cochran's attorney until his death. Leo was a member of Cochran Masonic Lodge #217, Rotary International and a member of Cochran First Baptist Church. Leo loved his family and friends. He was a diehard Georgia Bulldog Fan and enjoyed playing sports.
Contributor: Loree & Billy Beacham
Mr. Phillips, born in Macon, Georgia, he was the son of the late Leo Lamar Phillips, Sr. and Anne Newton Phillips. He was preceded in death by a son. Leo attended Cochran schools and was a member of the 1961 Cochran High School Class. After graduation he continued his education at Middle Georgia College where he earned his associate degree before going to the University of Georgia. While at Georgia he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1965, Masters of Business administration in 1967, and went on to complete his Juris Doctorate of law in 1970. Leo returned to Cochran after graduation and passing the Georgia State Bar and began practicing law. He had continued to practice law in many capacities up until his death. He was the co-owner of the Cochran Oil Mill and Ginnery which was founded in 1904, partner in the law firm of Phillips and Phillips, director on the Central Georgia Banking Company board of directors, director on CNI Ag board of directors and the executive board of directors for the Chem-Nut Company. He served as the City of Cochran's attorney until his death. Leo was a member of Cochran Masonic Lodge #217, Rotary International and a member of Cochran First Baptist Church. Leo loved his family and friends. He was a diehard Georgia Bulldog Fan and enjoyed playing sports.
Contributor: Loree & Billy Beacham
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