In Memory

John Mark Phillips

John Mark Phillips

John Mark Phillips, 60, of Marshall passed away on April 1, 2007, in Marshall. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home of Marshall with the Rev. Carlton Burris officiating. John Mark Phillips was born Dec. 3, 1946, in Marshall to Robert E. Phillips and Virginia L. Henry Phillips. He married Mary Jane Sampson on Nov. 19, 1965, in Marshall. He worked for General Cable for 30 years as an electrician. He enjoyed working in his garden and was a Baptist. He loved spending time with his grandson Austin and was Pa to all the neighborhood children. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Sampson Phillips of Marshall; one son, John Paul Phillips and wife Christie of Marshall; grandchildren, Austin Taylor, Kenzie and Gavin; one brother, Gene Smith and wife Linda of Woodlawn; brother-in-law, Gene Sampson and wife Dorothy of Marshall; niece, Vikki Joyce of Tyler, and her children, Ashley, Jeffrey and Nikki Joyce; nephew, Bobby Sampson and wife Donna of Rowlett, and their daughter, Taylor Sampson. Also surviving Mr. Phillips are special grandchildren, Jordan and Austin Edmundson. Pallbearers will be the maintenance crew of General Cable. Memorial may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church building fund, P.O. Box 2005, Marshall, Texas 75671.