James R. Phillips 1951-2023

He was born March 30, 1951, in Warren, the son of James Joseph and Pauline Marcel Howk Phillips.

James was a graduate of Maplewood High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and was a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

James worked for the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office for 37 1/2 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Girard.

James was an avid sailor and a martial artist.

He felt that his most important role in life was that of husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sharon L. Phillips of Johnston; two sons, James L. Phillips and Sheldon R. Phillips, both of Johnston; granddaughter, Sophia Lynne Marcel Phillips; three sisters, Mary Lou (James) Sicuro of Champion, Cathy (Thomas) Sinopoli of Brookfield and Paulette (Martin) Williams of Kinsman; and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents; and by his sister, Margery Hine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place noon Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 Lawrence Ave., Girard, OH 44420. Burial will follow in Johnston Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday, at the church.

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman handled the arrangements.

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