James Ray Phillips

James Ray Phillips obituary, Snow Hill, MD

James Ray Phillips

James Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burbage Funeral Home - Berlin on Jul. 7, 2025.

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James "Ray" Phillips age 75 of Ocean Pines, Maryland passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late James Phillips and Ann (Jefferson) Phillips. He was the loving husband to Cindy Phillips. Ray was a volunteer fireman in Laurel, MD, a diamond miner in Venezuela and a Harbormaster for Pines Point Marina in Ocean Pines. He enjoyed acting in local dinner theatre productions, sailing to Key West and traveling with his wife, Cindy. Ray is survived by his children Trisha Moore (Jack) and Andrew Moore (Cindy Cooley) as well as his grandchildren, Gabrielle, Julia and Austin, brother Jeff Phillips. He was preceded in death by a brother Bradley Phillips. Cremation followed Ray's passing. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Condolences may be shared with the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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