Erick Lamons Philon

Erick Philon was born on February 21, 1974, in Waynesboro, Mississippi. He peacefully transitioned to eternity on February 25, 2026.

At an early age, Erick united with Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life, he attended Evangelical Tabernacle Worship Center in Coffeeville, Alabama, under the leadership of Missionary Carolyn Powe, where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Erick worked as a truck driver for many years and was affectionately known by many as “Bear.” Later in his career he worked as a mechanic with Bumpers Transportation & Doubleback Trucking.

Erick will be remembered for his dedication, his strength, and the love he shared with his family and friends. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, James and Annie Gilmore, and one brother, Michael Gilmore.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 29 years, Peggy Philon of Silas, Alabama; four devoted children, Raven Westbrook of Silas, Alabama; Erin (Christopher) Washington of Jackson, Alabama; Brandy Philon of Mobile, Alabama; and Eric “EJ” Philon, Jr. of Silas, Alabama; and a beloved bonus daughter, Sabrina Lewis.

He is also survived by one sister, Feleshia (James) Williams of Jackson, Alabama; two brothers, Tyrone Gilmore of Detroit, Michigan, and Ryland (Elena) Gilmore of Atlanta, Georgia.

Erick was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren: Paisley, Carter, Cole, Madison, Rayna, Chloe, Aria, and Ivy, and three bonus grandchildren, Kody, Khali, and Askiya.

He is further survived by four aunts, Carrie Steward and Levon McGrew of Silas, Alabama; Emmie (Purvis) Calhoun of Grove Hill, Alabama; and Gwendolyn Jarvis of Montgomery, Alabama.

He also leaves to cherish his memory five uncles, Hurbert Philon of Calera, Alabama; James Philon and Charles (Delsena) Philon, both of Silas, Alabama; and George (Mary) Gilmore and Jesse (Hazel) Gilmore, both of Coffeeville, Alabama.

In addition, he is survived by three sisters-in-law, Antwonette (William) Cowan of Putnam, Alabama; Vanessa Westbrook of Coffeeville, Alabama; and Pamela (Ronald) O’Neal of Silas, Alabama; and three brothers-in-law, Michael (Cassandra) Westbrook, Maurice (Amanda) Westbrook, and Antonio Westbrook, all of Coffeeville, Alabama. Sent from my iPhone

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