John Taylor Phillips

Background

Phillips, John Taylor was born on August 20, 1921 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Walter Dixon and Mattie Sue (Taylor) Phillips.

Education

Associate of Arts, Glenville State College, 1952. Juris Doctor, Mercer University, 1955. Doctor of Laws, Asbury College, 1992.

Achievements

• Bar: Georgia 1954, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1969.

Politics

The state should not attempt to control the church, nor should the church seek to dominate the state. The separation of church and state should not be misconstrued as the abolition of all religious expression from public life.

Views

All persons need the ministry of the Church in their struggles for human fulfillment, as well as the spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship that enables reconciling relationships with God, with others, and with self.

Membership

Member House of Representatives State of Georgia, Atlanta, 1959-1962, Senate, 1962-1964. With United States Marine Corps, 1942-1951.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Parrish, December 18, 1954. Children: John Allen, Susan, Linda-Lea, Julia.

Father:

Walter Dixon Phillips

Mother:

Mattie Sue (Taylor) Phillips

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Parrish

child:

Julia Phillips

child:

John Allen Phillips

child:

Linda-Lea Phillips

child:

Susan Phillips