James Wallace Phillips Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Wallace Phillips of Moravian Falls, North Carolina, who passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Wallace Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Olin Phillips and Vola Buchanan Phillips Sawyer; his daughter Debra Kirby; and his siblings, Burlin Sawyer, Olean Beasley and Marie Aldridge.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Colvard Phillips; his children, Jimmy Phillips (Wendy), John Phillips (Karrie) and Dianne Holby; his grandchildren, Hannah Gallina (Anthony), Nicholas Phillips (Jocelyn), Tyler Phillips (Jessie), Noah Phillips, Kristi Fisher (Derek), Josh Gowan (Madison), Jakob Gowan (Aeriel), Amber Brandt, Jeffery James Holby, Summer Halbert (Quenton), Tiffanie Crawford (David), Gina Kirby (Shane), Thomas Kirby, Abrey McDaniel (Doran), Ainsley Boling and Addison Boling; and his great grandchildren, Michael, Rowan, Norah, Westin, Nova, Ella, Kaizleigh, Greyleigh, Christian, Caroline, Ryleigh, Beauden, Percy, Naomi, Alex, Selene, Chris, Ashten, Ashley, Brianna, Talon, Jazlyn, Liam, Hunter, Annalise, Callahan and Leighton. He is also survived by His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
