J.N. married Sherrie Ann Burkley Sherrie was born 25 Oct 1955, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; died 22 Jun 1996, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Jun 1996, Lakewood Memorial Park - Henderson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Sherrie Phenix, 40, of the Spring Hill area will be 4 p.m. today at Crawford-A. Crim Chapel Funeral Home in Henderson. Interment will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Phenix was born Oct. 10, 1955, in Dallas. She died Saturday at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.

Mrs. Phenix lived in Henderson for 10 years before moving to Spring Hill. She was an account executive for Radio Station KYKX in Longview and a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson.

Survivors include her mother, Bobbie Buckner of Mount Pleasant; one son, Trey Phenix of Henderson; two daughters, Teague Phenix and Dayne Phenix, both of Spring Hill; one brother, Rick Burkley of Mount Pleasant; one sister, Jeanie Sullins of Mount Pleasant.

(Published in The Longview News-Journal on June 24, 1996)

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HENDERSON - Services for James N. Phenix Sr., 72, Henderson, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Henderson, with the Revs. Jere Wilson, Bill Tisdale and Dr. Herbert H. Reynolds officiating.

Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park under direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson.

Mr. Phenix died March 16 in a Tyler hospital.

He was born May 22, 1925, in Paris and was a longtime resident of East Texas. He served in the Army during World War II and was member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and former trustee and Sunday school teacher.

He was the oldest active trial lawyer in Henderson and member of Rusk County Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, former secretary of Board of Regents for Baylor University and U.S. Professional Tennis Association.

Survivors include his wife, Corneil Phenix, Henderson; sons, Jim Phenix Jr., Bobby Phenix and Rusty Phenix, all of Henderson; daughter, Connie Hutto, Henderson; brother, Bruce C. Phenix, Beaumont and 12 grandchildren.

Pallbearers include James Mason, Luther Keitt, Wayne Freeman, Dallas Woods, Dr. C.H. Hurt, John McCatter, Neil Pennal and Bill Brightwell.

Deacons of First Baptist Church, members of Rusk County Bar Association, active and retired regents and administrators of Baylor University will serve as honorary pallbearers.

If desired, memorials may be made to James N. Phenix Sr. Scholarship Fund, Citizens National Bank, 201 W. Main, Henderson, 75652.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 18, 1998)

James married Corneil Louise Holman 26 Aug 1949, Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, USA. Corneil was born 29 Dec 1927, Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, USA; died 17 Jun 2010, Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Jun 2010, Lakewood Memorial Park - Henderson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Corneil Holman Phenix, 82, of Henderson passed into the presence of her savior on June 17, 2010. Services celebrating her life will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Henderson, Texas with Dr. Greg Johnson, Rev. Bill Tisdale and Rev. Robert Hall officiating under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Visitation will take place after the service in the Family Life Center of the Church.

Corneil was born on December 29, 1927 in Ashdown Arkansas to Robert Barton Holman and Cornelia Bacon Holman. She graduated from High School in Texarkana, Arkansas and later attended the Baylor University where she received a Bachelor's degree. She was a violinist in the Baylor Symphony Orchestra. She attended the First Baptist Church of Henderson where she served as financial secretary, WMU chairman, choir member, and faithful servant. She was a gifted musician who enjoyed playing hymns of faith on the violin and piano. Outdoor activities were a large part of her life. She enjoyed fishing, golf, tennis, and swimming. She was a past president of the East Texas Women's Golf Association and enjoyed playing golf tournaments. Playing bridge and spending quality time visiting with her close friends brought her great joy. Corneil and Jim loved to travel "touching" all fifty states of the U.S. and attending all four Grand Slam professional tennis tournaments. Family vacations were a priority. Being a mother was her passion. She poured her life into her family and encouraged her children in all their pursuits. She volunteered for service in many areas including serving as PTA president. She transported her children and many of their friends to countless activities, events and tournaments. Her home and kitchen were open to all who chose to come in. Appropriately she said that if she found a burglar in the house, she would probably feed him and put him to bed. She had a keen sense of humor and loved to entertain.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James N Phenix, Sr. and her grandsons, Chad Hutto and Trey Phenix.

She is survived by her four children, Jimmy Phenix of New Orleans, Louisiana, Bobby Phenix of Highland Falls, New York, Connie Hutto and husband, Charles Hutto of Henderson, and Rusty Phenix and wife, Devon Phenix of Henderson. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Teague Phenix of New Orleans Louisiana, Dayne Phenix of New Orleans, Louisiana, Brandon Phenix of New Orleans Louisiana, Clark Phenix of Longmont, Colorado, Charlie Hutto and wife, Amy Hutto of Nashville, Tennessee, Kim Fretty and husband, Casey Fretty of Richardson, Texas, Macy Phenix of Waco, Texas, Madison Phenix of Waco, Texas, and Micah Phenix of Henderson; great-grandchildren, Jackson Phenix, and Jackson Chad Hutto. Other survivors include her sister, Gracellen Morris and husband, Tom Morris of Longview, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Phenix, Charlie Hutto, Clark Phenix, Micah Phenix and Casey Fretty. Honorary pallbearers will be James Mason, John McCarter, Luther Keitt, Wayne Freeman, Neil Pennal, Kenny Morris, Gene Smith, and Dallas Woods.

Corneil's family is very thankful for the loving care provided by the precious caregivers who attended to Corneil's every need during her extended illness.

Condolences may be made at www.crawfordacrim.comMemorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Henderson, at 207 West Main, Henderson, TX 75654.

(Published by Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson, TX)

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HENDERSON - Services for Bruce C. Phenix Sr., 92, Henderson, are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of the First Baptist Church in Henderson with Dr. Hugh L. Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park in Henderson.

Mr. Phenix died Friday morning at a nursing home in Henderson after a lengthy illness.

He was born Oct. 31, 1888, in Alvin, and lived eight years in Henderson. He was a display manager at a department store. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Henderson, where he was a deacon.

He attended Baylor University.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. June Phenix of Henderson; two sons, Bruce C. Phenix Jr. of Beaumont and James N. Phenix of Henderson; a brother, Vance Phenix of Houston; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be L.O. Allen, Joe Dyson, Charles Hutto, Ken Phenix, Bob Phenix, Jim Phenix, Rusty Phenix, Rodney Phenix and Terry Mayo.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Noah Batchelor Sunday School Class.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 17, 1981)

Bruce married Exie Marguerite Campbell 29 Sep 1915, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA. Exie (daughter of James Samuel Campbell and Exie Amarintha Wilkins) was born 12 Dec 1890, Keatchie, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Aug 1981, Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Aug 1981, Lakewood Memorial Park - Henderson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HENDERSON - Services for Mrs. B.C. Phenix Sr., 90, 600-4 Pinedale, Henderson, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Henderson with Dr. Hugh L. Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park under direction of Crawford-A Crim Funeral Home in Henderson.

Mrs. Phenix died Friday at a Henderson nursing home after a lengthy illness.

She was born Dec. 12, 1890, in Keatchie, La., and after moving from Port Arthur, she was a nine-year resident of Henderson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Henderson.

Survivors include two sons, Bruce C. Phenix Jr. of Beaumont and James N. Phenix of Henderson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be L.O. Allen, Charles Hutto, Ken Phenix, Bob Phenix, Jim Phenix, Rusty Phenix, Rodney Phenix and Terry Mayo.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on August 15, 1981)