James Gray Phillips Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Gray Phillips of Ridgeway, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Gray left this world on February 2, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Gray Phillips or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James William Phillips and Marie Watkins Phillips; and his sister Diane Hollandsworth. He is survived by: his wife Debra Lee Boardwine Phillips; his children, Leigh Ann Laughon, William "Gray" Phillips and Michael Lee Scott; his brother-in-law Arlen Hollandsworth; his grandchildren, Patience Scott, Noah Gray Phillips, Nicholas Laughon, Caroline Laughon and Devin Dotson; his niece Angela Anthony (Mike); and his nephew Marty Hollandsworth (Heather).