George E Philliber, 79, passed away at Freeman West Hospital on June 25, 2020 after several years of declining health. George was born in Tipton Ford, MO on January 27, 1941, the son of Thomas and Nettie (Newdiger) Philliber. He was the youngest of six children. George and Charlotte Drake were married on March 4, 1960, and were proud to celebrate sixty years of marriage together.
George was a proud member of the US Navy. The couple would eventually relocate to the State of Washington, where he was employed in manufacturing for Boeing Co. They relocated back to Southwest Missouri and settled in Newtonia where he was currently Mayor.
George was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. He was a helpful person, always willing to help anyone in need. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and putting his tractor to work. He was a member of the American Legion Post #163 in Neosho where he was the sergeant at arms.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte. Additional survivors include three children: Vickey Berry, and her husband Roger; Patrick Philliber and his partner, Tammy Winquist; and Mysty Isenberg and her husband, Albert. Numerous grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at the New Salem Baptist Church at a later date. In lieu of Flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Legion Post #163 in C/O Clark Funeral Home, P.O. BOX 26, Granby, MO, 64844.
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