James Kenneth Phillips, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport, died Monday, October 13, 2008, in Gulfport.
Mr. Phillips retired after 43 years with the Kansas City Southern Railroad, and was an active member of Bayou View Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Martha Phillips of Gulfport; and an extended family, one son, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips chose to gift his body to medical research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Bayou View Baptist Church.
The family prefers memorials to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745, or Fentress Baptist Church, 13569 Fentress Panhandle Road, Weir, MS 39722.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, helped the family with arrangements. A guestbook may be signed at riemannfamily.com.