Phillip Mark Loveday

Phillip was born on January 2nd, 1976 in Corpus Christi, TX to Ira Loveday and Nina Raggett. He graduated from Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi. He went to Seminary at Arlington Baptist College. He later attended a technical school in Florida for marine & small engine mechanics, and then proceeded to earn a degree in finance. Phillip married Melea Wells on July 17, 1999. God blessed them with three beautiful daughters and two sons. They were also temporary parents for several other children as licensed foster parents for several years. Phillip loved watching superhero movies with his kids, especially Superman. He was excellent at archery. He enjoyed teaching his children about fishing with his father Ira. His real love in life was horses. He spent time in his younger years working on and managing horse ranches and training horses and later with Melea as a hobby. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior when he was in fourth grade at church camp and then was baptized. He was called to the ministry when he was just a teenager. He spent some years in full time evangelism traveling and preaching. He spent his later years working in the natural gas industry as well as in the ministry and pastoring.

His children remember him as a hardworking, loving, dedicated, active father, who encouraged them to pursue their goals and follow Christ.

Phillip was an eloquent preacher and often used stories from his own life in his sermons to make them more relatable to his congregation. People often said they could really understand when they listened to him preach. Phillip preached at numerous churches over his lifetime and most recently was the pastor at Faith Christian Center in Freer, TX. He loved to serve others, whether at home with his family, at church, or in the community. He always loved to help people. He was a sincere, generous, witty, dedicated man of integrity who loved the Lord and who was passionate about sharing the love of Jesus to as many people as he could.

Phillip is survived by his mother Debbie Loveday of Chisago City, Minnesota, his wife Meléa Loveday of Corpus Christi as well as his children Kayleigh Purnell and husband Gabriel, and their daughter, Phillip’s only grandchild, Brielle, and daughter Kassidy Loveday, all of San Antonio, daughter Kelcie Loveday, and sons Kc and Kody Loveday, all of Corpus Christi. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronald Loveday and wife Martha of Corpus Christi, Kenneth Loveday of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Lee Guy and wife Sue of Ingleside. He is also survived by his father-in-law Jimmy Cushen, mother-in-law Debbie Cushen, sister-in-law Rachelle Wells, all of Midland, and father-in-law, John Wells of Brownwood. He is also survived by Nina Cleveland and sisters Tracy Karcher and Genna Marten. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Phillip is preceded in death by his father Ira Loveday of Corpus Christi, grandparents Troy and Ruby Loveday of Corpus Christi and Oswald and Vergia Raggett of Midland.

Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Matura, Daryl Hall, Gabriel Purnell, Austin Gonzalez, Hunter Harrison, David Sprinkle, JP Garza, Larry Garcia, Simon Purnell, Thomas Sherman, Tuto Rodriguez, Joel Siprian, Brad Burkholder.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Faith Christian Center in Freer, TX at 3:00 pm. Daryl Hall & Michael Matura will co-officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Phillip’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Faith Christian Center at 1020 E. Jeff Cowley St. in Freer, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemoryGardensFuneralHome.com for the Loveday family. Condolences can be sent by mail to The Loveday Family C/O Stacey Sherman 6537 S. Staples, Ste. 125 #203 Corpus Christi, TX 78413. The family would like to thank all the compassionate people who assisted in the search for Phillip and who have supported the family with calls, visits, prayers, food, monetary donations, etc. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We are overwhelmed by the love shown to us during this difficult time.