Jimmie Watkins "Jim" Phillips, Sr. (July 21, 1931 – May 25, 2018) was an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from 1997 to 2001. A Democrat, he represented senate district 23.[1]
Jim Phillips Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Sanders Smith |
| Succeeded by | Cal Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jimmie Watkins Phillips July 31, 1931 Tarboro, North Carolina |
| Died | May 23, 2018 (aged 86) Lexington, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carolyn Winberry |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill High Point University (no degree) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Early life and education
editPhillips was born in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was raised in Bassett, Virginia and graduated from Bassett High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He then attended to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and High Point University.[2]
Career
editFrom 1960 to 1974, Phillips served as director of transportation for the Davidson County Schools. In 1974, Phillips served as Davidson County manager. From 1978 to 1994, he served as an aide to Congressman Stephen L. Neal.
Personal life
editPhillips lived in Lexington, North Carolina. He died at his home in Lexington, North Carolina on May 25, 2018.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Former state senator passes away". The Dispatch. 26 May 2018. Archived from the original on 30 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Coley, Ben. "The Dispatch". www.the-dispatch.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ Jim Phillips-obituary