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BORN
1946
DIED
07/30/2025
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21809 S Ellsworth Rd.
Queen Creek, Arizona
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James Phillips Obituary
September 12, 1946 - July 30, 2025
Jim "Gypo Jim - The Legend" Phillips, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2025, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by family. Arrangements for a memorial service later in August are pending, and a full obituary will follow.
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Glen and Joy Stocking
August 9, 2025
Jan and Family. You're in our thoughts and prayers with the news of Jim's passing. We remember our visits along the way, which we very much enjoyed.
Rex Sands
August 7, 2025
Rest in Peace Jim. My prayers are lifted for you Jan and all of your family
Susie Hughes and Bill Wikstrom
August 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss of Jim. There will never be another one like Jim. Truly the legend. Keeping all the family in our thoughts. We will really miss him.
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