Phillip Lee Crosby, 82, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025.  The Ware County native was a retired power and recovery manager with Interstate Paper in Riceboro for nearly 4 decades and upon retirement became a consultant traveling internationally working on power plants.  He was a former member of Epworth United Methodist Church and currently a member of Akin Memorial Church. Phillip loved being a mechanic, fishing, watching Georgia Bulldog Football and especially anytime spent with his grandchildren.  His parents, A.D. and Pauline Lee Crosby preceded him in death along with his two brothers, Fred and Hollon Crosby.

Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Mary B. Crosby of Jesup; two sons, Bill (Anna) Raulerson of Blackshear and Brantley (Emily) Crosby of Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Cameron (Tyler) Harrelson, Natalie Raulerson and Cole (Hannah) Crosby; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Paula (Robert) Cole of Waycross; brother, Charles (Kathy) Crosby of Waycross; sisters-in-law, Betty Jo Crosby and Betty Jean Crosby; several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be 2 PM Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Rick Turner officiating.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 304 Pierce Ave., Macon, GA 31204.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.