James Alan Phillips

James Alan Phillips 7/2/65 - 6/26/21 James Phillips of Austin, born to John H. Phillips and Catherine Maxine Phillips, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. James spent 15 years working for Stripling Blake Lumber followed by service with DPS from 2002 to present. James was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church since 1972. In that time he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir member with Woodlawn Baptist Church. He also had a heart of service to serve in any other role needed. James was preceded in death by his father John H. Phillips. He is survived by his wife Jeanie Phillips; son John Phillips and wife Sofia; Son Jimmy Cole and wife Ashley; Daughter Krystal Boykin and husband Mitch; Mother Maxine Phillips; Sisters Cynthia Hanes, Sonja Wood, Yvonne Dyer and husband Rick; and 6 grandchildren: Ethan, Matthew, and Gracie Phillips; Tucker Boykin; and Jaylin and Greyson Cole. James will be remembered as a loving husband and father. Also a dedicated member of the DPS family and long-time glorious member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church family. Services open to the public in his honor will be as follows: 6PM-8PM Visitation on July 2 a...[more]

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arrell Funeral Home of Austin, 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745; 10AM Funeral service on July 3 at Woodlawn Baptist Church 4600 Menchaca Rd Austin TX 78745; Interment to follow at Onion Creek Memorial Park 11610 Chapel Ln Austin, TX 78748. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Woodlawn Baptist Church through their website, Woodlawnbc.org, and click the "Give" heart in the top right corner.