James Edward Phillips' Obituary
James Edward Phillips, age 74 of Ferndale, Michigan and formerly of Detroit, Michigan passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1950 in Harriman, Tennessee to Mary Josephine (Byrd) Clark and Edward Shelton Phillips.
Beloved Husband of the late Patricia (Satterfield) Phillips who passed on December 23, 2017. James and Patricia married in Highland Park, Michigan on February 21, 1976. Cherished Father of Elizabeth Renee (Jeremy) Rice. Grandfather of Tyler, Chloe, Valerie and Josie. Brother of Barbra Ann Phillips, Lois (Nelson Beene) of Georgia and Brenda Clark of Detroit, Michigan.
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