Phillip Mitchell Karriker, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.

He was born on February 12, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Lewis Mitchell and Eva Smith Karriker. Mr. Karriker was a lifetime member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in China Grove, N.C., where he served on the church council, was treasurer for over 30 years, and served on various other committees.

Mr. Karriker worked for Thrivent Health (Lutheran Brotherhood) Insurance company for 30 years. He valued all his clients and was very meticulous with all their information and followed through to make sure they all had the coverage they needed.

Mr. Karriker was a U.S. Army veteran. He served in Fort Knox, Ky., in the Artillery Division. He also enjoyed woodworking, making household furniture and toys for the kids and grandkids. He was a charter member of the Tar Heel Squares Square Dance Club in China Grove, as well as a charter member of Pines Recreation Club. Mr. Karriker served on the Executive Board of Directors for Atwell Volunteer Fire Department and served as a firefighter during the 1960s and 1970s. He was a lifetime farmer and always took pride in his garden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Karriker Latham.

He is survived by his wife of 69½ years, Peggy Beaver Karriker; son, Coyt M. Karriker; daughter, Teresa Karriker Kelly; grandchildren, Sydney Kelly, Tyler Karriker, Scotland Karriker and Catlin Jo Flemming; and eight great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church Family Life Center. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Carlin Ours officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, NC 28023.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Karriker family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.