April 19, 1964 – November 3, 2026
Jay Averelle Phillips, of Williams, passed away on November 3, 2026, at 11:15 p.m. in Bloomington.
He was born on April 19, 1964, in Bedford to Junior and Evalee Phillips. He married Kimberly Schultz on January 20, 1985.
Jay was a jack of many talents: a tree trimmer, foreman, farmer, rental maintenance operator, and water well driller. Jay and Kim Phillips started J&K Water Well Service, Phillips Rentals, and Phillips Farms throughout their 42-year marriage. Together, they built a strong marriage and strong businesses.
Survivors include two children: Jason Phillips and Evalee (Phillips) Roll, and three grandchildren: Ethan Robertson, Gavin Robertson, and Amiah Roll. Five siblings: Charles Cain and his wife Leora, Terry Cain, Ettamae Elliott and her husband Kevin, Bryan Phillips and Tammy Ketcham and her husband Jason. In-Laws: Pennie & Bob Reynolds; Teresa Schultz and Bryan and Brandi Schultz. Nephews and nieces: Jessica Bingham, Derek Schultz, Kyle Reynolds, Vernon Schultz, Travis Schultz, Ashley Schultz, Jacob Fulkerson, Joseph Fulkerson, Kyle Holmes, Adam Schultz, Brittany Keller, Doug Huffman, Tieann Cain, Kylie Flinn, Ricky Cain, Jenny Stewart, Travis Cain, Ashley Anderson, Billy Elliott, Eric Phillips, Michael Adams, Tiffany Galloway, Jerry Phillips, Catherine Phillips, Nathan Hughes, Morgan Helton, Jake Ketcham, Grayson Ketcham and Haley Bailiff.
Jay was preceded in death by his wife Kimberly; his parents, Junior & Evalee Phillips, His in-laws, Roger and Sue Schultz; Grandparents: Owen and Lela Phillips and Lee and Ottie Phillips, Uncles and Aunts: Arthur Phillips, Joe & Nancy Phillips, Velma Eggers, Preston & Betty Bell, Roy Bell, Loretta Keseric, Boyce Phillips, William & Virginia Phillips, Dilliard & Mossie Martin, Mitch & Zella Keithley, Hobert Phillips, Joe & Judy Brain, Wendell & Joyce Phillips.
Visitation and Funeral arrangements will be held at the Grace Baptist Church (15 Springville – Judah Road) in Springville, Indiana, on November 10th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Brother Doug Phillips will officiate the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Springville West Cemetery, Springville, Indiana.
Honored pallbearers will be Doug Huffman, Nathan Hughes, Jerry Phillips, Kyle Reynolds, Travis Schultz, and Vern Schultz.
Please join family and friends for dinner immediately following the cemetery service in the Grace Baptist Fellowship Dining Area.
Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
