James R. Phillips, 75, of Kingston, died Wednesday evening March 28, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

He was born on January 18, 1937, in Edwardsville, son of the late John and Bertha Wytanis Phillips.

He was a former member of the U.S. Armed Forces, having served in the U.S. Army.

James was a retired U.S. Postal worker, and was previously employed by Air Products, Wilkes-Barre.

He was preceded in death by his brothers John, Edward, Albert, Thomas, Joseph and Theodore; and sister Rita Lisowski.

He is survived by his children, John Phillips and his wife, Tina; Christine McKenna; Debra Phillips; Linda Skrypski and her husband, Philip; and Jamui Phillips; seven grandchildren; brother Richard Phillips; sisters Bertha Simonetti, Joan Suszko and Arline Miller.

A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 7 p.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston.

Friends may call Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Publishyed in Times Leader on March 30, 2012