James "Jim" Phillips

James “Jim” Phillips, 89, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away February 7, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Clifton Forge, VA, a son of the late Lyle W. Phillips and Louise Sunderman Phillips.

Jim was a 1957 graduate of WVU School of Pharmacy and was the Owner and Pharmacist of Phillips Pharmacy in Sistersville for 51 years.  He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Tyler County Shrine Motor Patrol, a private pilot, a certified scuba diver, world traveler, jazz aficionado, sports car enthusiast, avid photographer, golfer with 4 holes-in-one.  He was also past President of the Sistersville Lions Club, Lifetime Member of the Sistersville BPOE ELKS #333, longtime board member of Sistersville General Hospital and Past Director of First Tyler and Union Bank.

He is survived by his sons, J.B. (Lynn) Phillips of Vienna, WV and Mike (Barb) Phillips of Bel Air, MD; daughter, Jennifer (Mark Workman) Phillips of Lost Creek, WV; his loving companion, Camilla “Millie Sue” Swartling; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with two more on the way.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, George Phillips and granddaughter, Alli Moody.

There will be a memorial visitation at Myers Funeral Home on February 22, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at noon with Pastor Stephen Rector officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Journey Hospice at 314 S. Wells Street, Sistersville, WV  26175.

Myers Funeral Home offers an online guestbook for sharing messages of comfort available at myersfuneralhomewv.com.