Phil Owen Whelchel
Phil Owen Whelchel, 84 of Tipton died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. He was born in Tipton on January 17, 1936 to Englar Owen and Eunice Bernice (Moore) Whelchel. Phil married Linda Kay Silence on June 25, 1960. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2014. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Linda.
Those who were around Phil knew he loved being with his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with Linda feeding and watching the birds and squirrels. Phil never met a stranger and loved to tell stories and good jokes.
Phil was a Plastics Engineer at Delco Electronics in Kokomo retiring after 40 years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and served as the church representative on the Mustard Seed board. Phil was very active in the Tipton Elks Lodge #1012, where he held several offices including Past Exalted Ruler and District Deputy. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Tipton, and Shiners’ International.
He is survived by two children, Marla Vandevender and husband David, Tipton, Karen Francis and husband David, Cincinnati; grandchildren, Cody Vandevender, and Megan Vandevender; a sister, Jean Moon, Kokomo, a sister-in-law, Jill Whelchel; and in-laws Leon and Colette Silence, Omi Silence and Diane Silence.
Phil was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jay and James Whelchel.
A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, December 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton with Rev. Meriah Tigner presiding.
Memorial donations may be made to Tipton County Public Library, 127 E. Madison Street Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or Liberty Baptist Church, 3530 N. 1000 West Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Whelchel family.
Rest In Peace Phil. Condolences toa the family
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss . My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family. I loved Phil and all his jokes and witticisms.
My heart goes to Marla ,Karen,Cody and Megan, my prayers are with you guys love to bottom of my heart.
Diane
Marla, David,Cody and Megan, It was a pleasure getting to know your dad and grandday. He alway made me smile and laugh. Phil loved you all so much. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Terri Foor
Rest in peace brother, it was great knowing you. Tell Linda hi from all your brother mason’s
Marla, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were such sweet people!
Love & Prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
We have many memories of your dad and they all include laughter.
Marla, Dave, Cody and Megan our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your entire family during this difficult time. Glad I got the pleasure of meeting your dad. He was a wonderful man. Loved his jokes when he came into the office.
Dear Marla, Karen and family, So sad to read of the passing of your Father. Such grand friends; we were so close, like a family. Linda was closer to me than my own sisters. We thought of each other as “Sisters”. So many travels together, so much laughter, and yes some tears. So many years of fun with Linda and Phil. Your Mom and Dad were so close in life, now, they are together again, for Eternity! Our sympathy to you and yours. As ever, Betty and Glen Sheley
So very sorry girls, for your loss.Your dad was a super guy.my deepest sympathy Tammi and Jean. Peace be with you.
Karen and Family,
I send my condolences to you all and allow the heavenly father wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time.
Rex & I enjoyed spending time with your mom & dad. They were a joy to be around. Marla they loved having your friends around & told us of some of the good times you had. He was proud of all of his family. My heart goes out to all of you. May Gods peace be with you knowing they are together again
A great neighbor for 40 years we will surly miss him he was great and log time friend Rest In Peace my friend . Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Karen and Marla God bless.
So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. We served together on the Board of Mustard Seed. He always had a funny tale to share! RIP Phil ✝️
~Cindy Crist
TCMS Board Secretary