Paul Edward Phillips age 81 of Watertown, died Thursday morning, April 18, 2019 at Elmcroft Memory Care in Lebanon. Born March 12, 1938, he was the son of the late Rufus and Pauline Reed Phillips and was preceded in death by brothers, Ed, Harvey and Don Phillips; sisters, Frances Fox, Tennie Sue Millraney and Margaret Gold. A son, Chris Phillips and the mother of his children, Wanda Lasater Phillips also preceded him in death. Paul was a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro and a former shipping supervisor with the Baptist Sunday School Board. He is survived by his children; Jeff, Troy and Dianna Phillips all of Watertown; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Naaman) Stillwell, Dalton (Kelsey) Phillips, Justin (Ashton) Redmon, Takisha Phillips; great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Gabriel, Eli, Bryson, MacKenzie, Conner and Chandler; stepchildren, Ricky and Frank Phillips, Michelle Herdon and several step-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Kathy Redmon Phillips and Cindy Phillips; sister, Ellen Vaughn and brother, Jim Phillips both of Manchester; nieces and nephews. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Hunter Funeral Home with Dr. John Dent Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday and prior to services Saturday. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Interment 4 p.m. Saturday at the Gum Creek Cemetery in Decherd, TN. The family wishes to thank Aseracare Hospice and the staff and employees at Elmcroft Memory Care for all the love and care given to Paul during his illness.