Harry Edward Philpott

Harry Edward Philpott, age 62 of Martinsville, Virginia, “Retired Military and Educator,” passed away on March 27, 2021. Mr. Philpott was born on April 2, 1958 to the late Walter Albert Philpott and the late Mildred Kern Bissell. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandparents, Harry and Mildred Bissell(maternal), Jeff and Edna Philpott (paternal). Mr. Philpott was a graduate of James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He attended Concord University in West Virginia on a Music Scholarship where he majored in Music Education and was a member of the Concord Commanders Jazz Band. Harry began his career in education as a Music Teacher for Henry County Public Schools at Campbell Court Elementary and later as a High School Band Director in Gilbert, West Virginia. While a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Justice, West Virginia, Harry served as Choir Director, Church Clerk and taught Youth Sunday School. He was of the Protestant faith. SFC Philpott was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving two overseas tours in Germany with the Army Band. Following his retirement after twenty years of service to his country, Harry obtained his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas. He ended his teaching career as an Instructor of Special Education at Magna Vista High School in Martinsville, Virginia. Mr. Philpott is survived by two sons, Daniel Alexander Philpott and Robert Harrison Philpott, two sisters, Gail Philpott Thomas (Marc) and Ann Philpott O’Bier (George), one brother, David Philpott. Mr. Philpott enjoyed the relaxing peace and comfort that comes from walking along the ocean shores. He kept this inspirational quote in his Bible: “In All these things… We are more than conquerors! Hold on to the love of God!!! A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM and a Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Hwy, Bassett, Virginia 24055. Memorial Video can be viewed by going to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9v_gMIaopg