Philbee, Rodney

Rodney “Rodd” Philbee, 65 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:40 P.M. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at his home.

He was born on December 23, 1949 in Elmore, Illinois, the son of Duane and Pansy Sargeant Philbee. He married Lewy Neal on March 30, 1982 in Galesburg, Illinois.

Surviving is his husband Lewy Neal of Galesburg, Illinois; daughter, Devon (Ty) Johnson of Abingdon, Illinois; two step-sons, Justin and Josh Neal both of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren, Bryce Philbee, Kyra Durkin, Alyssa and Julianna Neal; his brothers and sisters, Mike (Brenda) Philbee of Galesburg, Illinois, Ollie (Andy) Stenger of Brimfield, Illinois, Joan Shultz of Galesburg, Illinois, Bobbie Philbee of Elmore, Illinois; and sixteen nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Frankie, Walter, and Jerry.

Rodd first worked at the Golden Bear from 1974 to 1984, he then went on to work 25 years at St. Mary’s Square Living Center, where he had great pleasure caring for the developmentally disabled.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Hurd Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials may be made to the family. Per Rodd’s request in-lieu of flower arrangements, he would like everyone to send or bring 1 long-stemmed flower to be placed in vases he called “Bouquets of Love.” On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.

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