Jim Phillips Sr.

American politician from North Carolina
Jim Phillips Sr.
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001
Preceded byPaul Sanders Smith
Succeeded byCal Cunningham
Personal details
Born
Jimmie Watkins Phillips

(1931-07-31)July 31, 1931
Tarboro, North Carolina
DiedMay 23, 2018(2018-05-23) (aged 86)
Lexington, North Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarolyn Winberry
EducationUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
High Point University
(no degree)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Battles/warsKorean War

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]

Early life and education

Phillips 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

From 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

Phillips lived in Lexington, North Carolina. He died at his home in Lexington, North Carolina on May 25, 2018.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Former state senator passes away". The Dispatch. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  2. ^ Coley, Ben. "The Dispatch". www.the-dispatch.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  3. ^ Jim Phillips-obituary

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Paul Sanders Smith
 Member of the North Carolina Senate
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1997-2001 		Succeeded by
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