Nathaniel Phillips Jr. was born July 6, 1950 to the late Mr. Nathaniel Phillips Sr. and Noverlena Horn Phillips and grew up in the Curtis Community.  Nathaniel was a 1968 graduate of J.H. Rowe High School in Jasper, Texas.  He was a long-time resident of Houston, Texas, where he was affectionally known as "Pipe" at Margie's Neighborhood Café.  Nathaniel transitioned on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Nathaniel Phillips Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Phillips Sr. and Noverlena Phillips, brother; Leroy Phillips, and four Sisters; Arlene Barlow, Maurine Davis, Beatrice Adams and Mary Middleton.

He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter: Felicia "Lena" James, and one granddaughter, Ebony Deyon both of Houston, Texas.  Bonus children; Calvin Fobbs, Christopher Fobbs, James Fobbs, and Angela Henderson. Sister; Arthur Jean Simmons (Lester) of Jasper, Texas.  Nathaniel was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.