James C. Phillips

Mr. James Calvin Phillips, Sr., 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, in Moss Point. Mr. Phillips was born in Rockcastle County, KY and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a retired U. S. Air Force TSgt who served in Vietnam. As a civilian he retired from Ingall's after 25 years. He loved his puppies and was an easy going, quiet man who was well loved by everyone. He enjoyed camping and was very patriotic. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of 40 years, Arlette Phillips; two daughters, Rebecca Phillips and Christine Roper and her husband, Chuck; two sons, James C. Phillips, Jr. and his wife, Rachel, and Buren F. Phillips and his wife, Debbie; one brother, Max Phillips and his wife, Marjo; five grandchildren, Jessica Roper, Luke Brennan Phillips, Christopher Phillips, Samuel Phillips and Jacob Phillips; and his very good friend, Debbye Higginbotham. Visitation is Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery.