James Phillips

GENERATION:	03
LINEAGE Of:	Mack and Susie Phillips
SON:	James Phillips
DOB:	2-23-1906	DOD:	11-30-1979
SPOUSE:	Bessie Curtis Phillips
DOB:	1906	DOD:	1991
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Historical Statement:	James Phillips was one of twenty children born to Mack and Susie Phillips. James was born in Cherokee County on February 23, 1906. He was a resident of High Point for 30 years. He was a faithful member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church for 30 years. Prior to retirement he was employed by B & W Frame Work Company. In 1929 he was united in marriage to Bessie Curtis. This 50 year union was blessed with seven children, twenty-three grandchildren, and twenty-two great grandchildren. Some of his hobbies / interests, or likes are: Enjoys gardening Preferred walking, rather than riding to places Loved attending church Loved peppermint candy Loved coffee Never wore short sleeve shirts The first to provide nicknames to family Loved cutting grass, and taught many family members
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SON(s):	William H. Phillips, Willie George Phillips, Willie Gene Phillips
DAUGHTER(s):	Pearline Crawford, Beatrice Dorsey, Diane Black (Deceased) Betty R. Edwards
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