Jimmie Watkins "Jim" Phillips, Sr. was an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from 1997 to 2001. A Democrat, he represented senate district 23.
From 1960 to 1974, Phillips served as director of transportation for the Davidson County Schools. In 1974, Phillips served as Davidson County manager. From 1978 to 1994, he served as an aide to Congressman Stephen L. Neal. == Personal life ==