Prominent Gainesville attorney and philanthropist Phillip Bond Sartain, known for his intelligence, his sense of humor and an unwavering commitment to his community, died peacefully Monday morning, his family said. He was 62.
Although an attorney by trade, Sartain is perhaps best known for his involvement with local organizations and charities, especially the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier. Phillip was an intense guy, said friend and attorney Abb Hayes. Anything he was telling you about or discussing or going to get involved with, he was all in. He was passionate about politics. He loved writing his columns. Just a guy who had a lot of interests and passions, who made a huge impact on my life.