Background
Phillips, Richard William was born on October 4, 1952 in Pittsfield, Illinois, United States. Son of George Richard and Rebecca Rose (Brumett) Phillips.
Phillips, Richard William was born on October 4, 1952 in Pittsfield, Illinois, United States. Son of George Richard and Rebecca Rose (Brumett) Phillips.
Student, University South, 1971. Student, East Tennessee State University, 1971. Bachelor of Science in Biology, Milligan College, 1974.
OD, Southern College Optometry, 1978.
Associate Gaby & Parris PC, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1978—1980. Private practice Gray, 1980—1984. Partner Wilson Eye Clinic, Johnson City, since 1985.
Served to captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1980-1983.
President Johnson City Community Theatre, 1981—1983, since 1985, treasurer, 1984—1985. Member of American Optometric Association, Tennessee Optometric Association, North-East Tennessee Optometric Society (president 1980-1981, since 1985).
Married Janie Rhea Wexler, August 30, 1975. Children: Melissa Rhea, Richard Jerome.