Phillip McGehee
July 15, 1965 ~ April 29, 2026
Phillip Gregory McGehee, 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Savoy on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. His passing comes after a courageous six-year battle with cancer.
Phillip was born on July 15, 1965, in Denison, Texas, at Madonna Hospital to Jeff and Yvonne McGehee. On November 5, 1995, he married the love of his life, Lili Smith. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, daddy, and grandad. He enjoyed music, being with family and riding his Harley Davidson along with his brother.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lili McGehee of Savoy; his son, Gunnar McGehee and fiancée Josie Neu of Denison; and daughter, Jocelyn Blanton and husband Jamie Blanton of Denison. He is also survived by his father, Jeff McGehee of Savoy; brother, Jeffery McGehee and wife Toni of Savoy; and sister, Tanya Bailey and husband Guy of Savoy. Phillip’s legacy continues through his beloved grandchildren: Emerald Jane McGehee, Kaden Haywood, and A’mia Blanton. He also leaves behind multiple cousins and a wide circle of friends.
Phillip was preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne McGehee, and his brother, Phillip Lee McGehee.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Hebron Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with burial immediately following at Hebron Cemetery.
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." ~ Ecclesiastes 3:11
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I went from 1st grade to 12th with Phillip and made me laugh everyday! He was the first one ever to give me a ride on a motorcycle.
He always had that great big smile.
I’m going to miss seeing him at our class outings. Rest easy Phillip!
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Prayers for the family at this time. I’m sorry for your loss.
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Very sorry to hear about losing Philip. He will be missed.
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So sorry for your loss. We are praying for peace and comfort in this difficult time. Prayers for Lili and Gunnar and the rest of the family. We love you guys. The Hawthorne’s
Prayers for the family. Phillip will be missed.
Phillip was a good man. I have known him for 45 years, you couldn’t ask for any better.
My prayers for his family.
Prayers for your family ♥️🙏🏻
I am so sorry sorry to learn of Mr. McGehee’s passing. Worked with him at the prison for a long time. I was a CO. I loved talking to him when he would come through central. He’d make me laugh. Hugs and prayers for the family.
Praying for the family 🙏
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Phillip through work. He will be missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for all his family and friends. He was a very kind and sweet boy and man.
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I’ve known Phillip since I was a young kid. We had so many good times over the years. He kept us laughing every time we were around him. Sending Prayers to all the family and friends of his. RIP Phillip.
Phillip was a good man who loved is family and his church. He has fought the battle and has now won. One of the kindest man that
always had a smile. Too the family we are sorry for your loss. May God give peace and comfort in your time of need. Always cherish the memories. Prayers for all.
I had the pleasure of going to high school with Phillip. We saw one another occasionally over the years, and we always picked right back up where we left off as if we hadn’t been apart. I was always fond of him; one of my favorite humans. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Prayers for Lili, Gunnar, and family during this difficult time.May God give you peace and comfort.
What a great guy.. He will surely be missed .. rest easy friend.. peace love and prayers for all🙏
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for his family and friends.
Prayers for his family during this difficult time. Phillip was a great man and never had a negative thing to say. He could always make you laugh! He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Phillip!
I taught Phillip in one of my first years of teaching sixth grade at Savoy. I have taught lots of kids, but I’ve never forgotten what a delight Phillip was to have in class. He was fun and had a good heart, but also respectful and worked hard. I was fortunate to get to know his mother, Yvonne. She was a wonderful person too. I’m sorry Phillip has had to fight such a long illness and am sure this has been a devastating loss for his family. You are in my prayers.
Keeping your family in my thoughts & prayers.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Phillip. Prayers for the family. ❤️❤️
I had the honor and privilege of knowing Phillip through work for the past 30 years he was funny and thoughtful go carry that clipboard in heaven my brother. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
O knew Phillip for years and always enjoyed talking with him he always made me and others laugh. I last saw him at the local Walmart and we talked like any other time we met up. He will be missed but never forgotten. RIP Brother
Philip was such an amazing man, I’m so glad his suffering is over. He is in Gods healing hands now. We will all miss him very much