James Michael Phillips, 72, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born in Marshall, Missouri to the late James E. and Rosemary Riley Phillips. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy and subsequently retired from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served as a missionary in Haiti.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 45 years, Rebecca A. “Becky” Phillips; daughters, Cara R. Sampson (James), Ruth E. Bates; sons, Isaac D. Phillips (Kim), Joseph M. Phillips, Benjamin R. Phillips (Jessica), James D Phillips (Heidi), Abraham W. Phillips; brother, Roger Phillips (Debbie); seven grandchildren, Dahniel J. Crepsac, Avril D. Crepsac, David A. Bates, Anthony E. Bates, Gavin P. Phillips, Jordan K. Phillips, Dominic R. Phillips; as well as numerous extended family members and dear friends.

The family is inviting friends on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 6-7:30pm at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11am at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 717 Whitehurst Landing Rd, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers consider a donation in his honor to Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission Fund . Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave words of encouragement to the family.