James “Jimmy” Owen Phillips
March 23, 1951 ~ October 10, 2024
James “Jimmy” O. Phillips, 73, Sioux Falls, SD, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Avantara Norton Nursing Home in Sioux Falls, after a short battle with cancer.
No Services are scheduled at this time.
James “Jimmy” Owen Phillips was born on March 23, 1951, in Brawley, California, to Thermon and Mozelle (Hanson) Phillips. He grew up and attended schools in Imperial, CA.
He enjoyed water skiing at the lake, fishing with friends, deer hunting in Utah with his father, and hot rodding his old blue and white Oldsmobile 442 around town.
James became a pipefitter/plumber and worked for many years at Ed Blackman & Sons Plumbing of Imperial, CA. After retiring, James moved to Smith River, CA. He enjoyed spending time with friends and always talked about how the weather was perfect year-round there.
James moved to Sioux Falls, SD, in 2019 to be closer to his eldest daughter. While living in Sioux Falls, you could find James in shorts and a T-shirt even when it was -10 degrees outside. He loved to bake cookies and cakes for people around town. His kindness will be truly missed.
James is survived by his daughters, Jamie Phillips and Tracy (Joe) Pulera; grandchildren, Greg (Ashley), Tori, Tim, Samuel, and Ashley F.; a great-granddaughter, Logynn; sister, Sherry Balkcom; brother Tyy (Christine) Phillips; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend/son, “Big A” Adam Klaassen.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Thermon and Mozelle Phillips; brother, Tim Phillips; and soul mate, Linda.
Special thanks to all the caregivers who kept James comfortable throughout his illness.
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