He was born in Harrisburg, MO on June 22, 1937 and graduated from Harrisburg High school.
Philip was married to Judy Alspaw (Bourland) on June 20, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Judy Alspaw; sons, Mark Alspaw and wife Amanda Alspaw, Michael Alspaw and spouse David Politte; grandchildren, Jon Alspaw and his wife Ashley, Jacob Alspaw, James Alspaw, Josephine Alspaw, Bailey Grieshaber, Matthew Grieshaber; and brother Dale Alspaw.
Philip was an exceptional entrepreneur owning and operating first the House of Carpet and later Carpet for Less, both in Columbia, MO. The way he died is just like he lived: with grace, dignity, integrity and courage. Philip will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving husband, father, companion and caring soul.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, from 5-7 pm, Sunday February 16, 2020. Funeral services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia at 10 am, Monday, February 17, 2020.
Flowers and contributions to Boone Hospital Home Care & Hospice, 1605 E Broadway Suite #250, Columbia, MO 65201, are both welcome.
