Jim Phillips Sr.
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Preceded byPaul Sanders Smith
Succeeded byCal Cunningham
BornJimmie Watkins Phillips
July 31, 1931
July 31, 1931
DiedMay 23, 2018 (aged 86)
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 |
| Died | May 23, 2018 (aged 86) |
| 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 |
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]
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.