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1929 - 2009
 John Henry Philyaw at the age of 80 passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at his home in Kerrville. He was born on February 26, 1929 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Frank and Martha "Whidden" Philyaw. John married Christine DiStefano in Lufkin on March 21, 1959. He worked for Mooney in the 1960's and retired from Pigeon Thomas of Memphis, Tennessee in 1988. John was loved by all who met him and he never knew a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, dominoes, football, and cards. John was one of the best story tellers of all times. His smile could light up a room and he had a wonderful since of humor. John will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Our Father loved life and loved his family. He looked forward to annual family reunions. John quoted that ("Tell my brothers I was the last one to get a deer"). We will miss you but I know you are in good hands. Go rest high on that mountain. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Martha Philyaw, son John H. Philyaw Jr, brothers JD Philyaw and Lindy Philyaw.
John is survived by his wife of 49 years Christine "DiStefano" Philyaw of Kerrville; 3 sons Joseph Philyaw and wife Ann of Blytheville, Arkansas, Michael Philyaw of Elmore City, Oklahoma and David Philyaw of Oklahoma; 2 daughters Mary Frances Root and husband Randy of Kerrville and Christina Lozano and husband Richard of Kerrville; 6 grandchildren Dustin Philyaw, Tristan Philyaw, Brianna Bergman, Ashley Root, Brady Root and Jon Lozano; 2 great grandchildren Mallory Root and Natalie Flora; 3 brothers Frank Philyaw and wife Dean of Earle, Arkansas, Robert Philyaw and wife Ann of Earle, Arkansas, James Philyaw and wife Mona of Boise, Idaho; 3 sisters Marty Trimble of London, Texas, Grace Raiford and husband Gene of Hunt, Texas and Susie Mathinson of Malakoff, Texas; many nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Visitation will be held 3:30pm until 5:30pm on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Wright's Funeral Parlor (1913 Junction Hwy.) in Kerrville.
Funeral services will be held 9am, Monday, March 16, 2009 at Victory Baptist Church (5501 Mill Run Rd. Kerrville, TX. 78028) with Deacon Elton Root officiating the services. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville.
Pallbears will be Dustin Philyaw, Richard Lozano, Randy Root, Aubrey Raiford, Frank Mathinson, LaRon Mathinson and Mark Philyaw.
Honorary Pallbears will be Victor Mathinson, Eric Hester, and George Allen Philyaw. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
LYNDA PHILYAW
LYNDA PHILYAW@YAHOO.COM
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
11:32 AM
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I AM SURE IM SOME HOW RELATED TO THIS MAN EVEN THO IM BLACK.HE HAS EARS AND A NOSE LIKE MY GRNDFATHER JOHN ISAM PHILYAW .JUST WANT TO SEND LOVE PHILYAW FAMILY IN NORTH CAROLINA
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Melanie (Philyaw) Pinney, Boise, Idaho
pinney69@msn.com
Monday March 16, 2009 at
5:15 PM
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Dear Philyaw Family,
I wish I could be there with you today, as I loved Uncle Henry and I greatly regret that I was able to enjoy only a few occasions in his company. My happiest memory of him is from about eight years ago at Aunt Grace's house when he danced to music we were making on her back porch. He had a wonderful, silly smile on his face and he danced hard and fast. My father (Jim Philyaw) is sorely missing Uncle Henry, and we all send our love and prayers and hope you are getting through this hard time. Love to you all. --Melanie
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Janice McDonald
jm_m@earthlink.net
Monday March 16, 2009 at
10:11 AM
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Dearest Marty and Family,
I was so sorry to read of Henry's passing. I know he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
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Matthew, Sam, George & Susan
Saturday March 14, 2009 at
2:50 PM
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Our hearts and prayers are with you.We enjoy watching the birds fly back and forth to your dad's bird house every day. Be at peace knowing that your dad is safe and well in our Father's House.
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Flash & Ann(Philyaw) Bertot
ladybug357@click1.net
Friday March 13, 2009 at
6:30 PM
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Our Hearts and prayers are with each and everyone Member of our Family.I loved Uncle Henry and will miss him. He will always be
remembered in my Heart. He was so much like daddy.Uncle Henry You are in a better place free of pain
and you are with all our loved one,s who were called Home .
We love you,all .
Flash,Ann Bertot
Bridgette, Carey,Tristin & Brendon McGee
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Jimmy & Tressa McGehee( Jimmy's Towing Service)
Thursday March 12, 2009 at
9:48 AM
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Henry was a very nice person a gentle gaint. He always had a smile on his face when we seen him. Now he is with GOD and is in good health. No more heart,hearing,cancer problems. He has a new LIFE.My heart goes out to Mary and Tina they are like my sisters,I wish Christine well also.So Mary and Tina you need me just call me I Love You Very Much. God Bless You All.
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