James Donald Phillips

James Donald Phillips, 79, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Mary of over 60 years, Saturday, September 22, 2012. Don was born in Holly Grove, Ark. to the late John F. and Addie Skinner Phillips. Don was preceded in death by his parents; recently by his wife, Mary J. Phillips; sister, Faith Everette and brother, Jack Phillips. Don has been actively serving Citizens Fidelity Insurance Company as Director of the Employee Benefits Division for nearly a quarter century. Don has been awarded and recognized for decades for his achievements and contributions to Citizens Fidelity as well as his service and contributions to the Insurance Profession for more than half of his life. Don was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. Don's greatest passion was his family. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was an avid Razorback fan. He will be missed by all who knew him. Don is survived by two sons, Donnie Phillips (Michele) and John Gordon Phillips (Tina); one daughter, Terrie James (Danny); four grandchildren, Keith James (Lisa), Andrew Phillips (Rachael), Wes Phillips, and Olivia Phillips; two great-grandchildren, Danny James, III and Genesis James; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) with Dr. Ken Shaddox officiating. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, Ark. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, #10 Remington Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.