James A Phillips went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2018. He was born on May 11, 1932 in Oneida, TN to the late Dr. Pitney Phillips and Opal Strunk. Jim proudly served his country as a volunteer in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech Univ. Jim was predeceased by his wife Madeline. He is survived by his wife Karen, son Chris (Wendy), grandson Trevor McCarter (Zuri), his in-laws Phil and Elise Smith, and his dogs. Jim was a retired life and health underwriter for Prudential. Jim was an avid collector of books and movies as well as a trivia expert. He will be missed by his friends at Huckleberry's Shack where he had breakfast daily.
Internment will be Tuesday, January 30 at 10:00 AM at Riverside Memorial Park, with a Memorial Service at 12:00 PM at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 6133 San Jose Blvd. Reception to follow.