Dr. E. A. Peareson

J. B. Phillips

July 12, 1926
 

Mr. J. B. Phillips, for many years a resident of Matagorda and a veteran of the civil war, died at his home Thursday morning, July 8, 1926, at 5 o'clock. Deceased lived to the ripe old age of 69 years and 5 months. Funeral services were held from the home that evening at 5 o'clock. Rev. John Sloan of Houston conducting the service.

Deceased is survived by four daughters and one son, viz: Mrs. J. D. Moore of Bay City, Mrs. J. H. Inglehart, Mrs. C. P. Williams, Mrs. M. Pennington, and J. B. Phillips, Jr., all of Matagorda; also 12 grandchildren mourn his loss, his wife having preceded him to the grave 17 years ago.

Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

John B. Phillips