Mr. Jimmie "Mickey" Phillips, Sr., 74 , of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial Celebration Service for Mr. Phillips will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Saint Pius X Catholic Church located at 5075 Bigner Road in Beaumont, Texas. A public viewing for Mr. Phillips, will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m., with Military Presentation Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Pius X Catholic Church. Military Burial service will be on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas, under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.

Remembering Jimmie "Mickey" Phillips, Sr.

A beautiful life came to a close on March 3, 2023, when Jimmie "Mickey" Phillips Sr. was called home.

Jimmie was born on January 11,1949 when his parents Fleming Sr and Lillian Phillips presented him to the world. He received his early education from Martin Elementary, Lincoln Junior High and was a proud graduate of the 1967 class of Charlton-Pollard High School.  After high school he entered the United States Army where he was then deployed to Vietnam where he earned an honorable discharge.  Jimmie retired from Gulf Oil Refinery and United States Postal Service.

In 1969 he met the love of his life Barbara Mount. They were married in 1972 and remained devoted until he passed away. During their union together, the were blessed with 2 children (Jimmie Jr. & Jon) who brought great joy to his life. Jimmie was a faithful and devoted member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where he loved to serve God in any capacity that was needed.  During his spare time, Jimmie had many hobbies, but nothing compared to his love for bowling and fishing.  Jimmie's favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros where he spent countless hours cheering them on to victory.

Jimmie is survived by his wife, Barbara Phillips; his two children, Jimmie, Jr. (Jaime) and Jon (Shante); his five grandchildren, Makenna, Lathan, Laila, Kobe and Landon, and four sisters, Rosetta Thompson, Bernice Standifer, Wanda Collins (Darnel), Bobbie LaSaint;

He is preceded in death by his father, Fleming Sr, his mother, Lillian Phillips and his brother, Fleming "Sonny" Phillips, Jr.

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