Wednesday, April 22, 2020 2:04 pm

James Louis Phillippe, 77, formerly of Staunton, VA passed away on April 5, 2020.

Jim was born in Staunton, VA. He served in the Army Reserves for a short time.

Jim is survived by wife of 49 years, Janet Craig Phillippe; two daughters Andrea L. Cox and husband Neil; Renee P. Cox and husband Rich; three grandsons, and one granddaughter. Also surviving are three sisters; Rachel Ambler, Jeralyn Soldan, and Miriam Hankins.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Crowe's Mortuary in Rutherfordton, NC and Bear Funeral Home in Churchville, VA. A private burial was held in Oaklawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, Shutterlee Mill Rd, Staunton, VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Center for Intercultural Training P.O. Box 250 Union Mills, NC, 28167 or the Western North Carolina Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).