Philip Faunce English III

M. Wheeler English.

Philip loved skiing and cooking. As a boy, he was a member of the Boy Scouts. He graduated in

1961 from Eldorado High School.

On April 10, 1964, Philip enlisted in the US Army. He retired as a CW3 on May 31,1986. During his

faithful service, he served two tours in Vietnam and received many medals, including Vietnam

Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Master Army Aviator Badge, Meritorious Unit

Commendation, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.

A cherished part of his story is the dog, Thunder, he brought back from Vietnam, a loyal companion

who held a special place in his heart. He often joked that the details were classified, saying, “If I tell

you, I’ll have to kill you,” a testament to his playful spirit, but I think he was serious!!!

He retired again as a chief test pilot at DynCorp after leaving the Army.

He married Mona Tharp in 1969 in Mineral Wells, Texas. Together, they had four children, Clint,

Donnie, Stephanie and Jeanette.

In his final days, he longed to return to the country home he shared with his late wife. Each room

held echoes of their laughter and love, a sanctuary of cherished memories. As he stepped into the

familiar space, he felt her presence in the gentle rustle of leaves and the warmth of the setting sun.

It was here, surrounded by the essence of their life together, that he wished to find peace and

reunion in spirit. Mr. English passed away on November 9, 2024, at his home in Thorndale, Texas.

Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Mona S. English on December 22, 2009, a son, Donald

Lynn English on June 20, 1998, and a daughter, Jeanette Bryer on October 24, 2014, and a brother,

Steven English.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Clint English, a daughter, Stephanie English; a sister,

Sherry (Ron) Raley; brother in law and sister in law: Mickey and Beni Tharp, grandchildren; Tracy Grosz,

Jessica Gibbons, Tyler Helmandollar, Austin English, Ben Heeme, Tara Cavazos, Christopher Garbe,

Karyngten Jones, numerous great grandchildren.

Memorial service with full military honors for CW3 Philip Faunce English, III will be Thursday,

November 21, 2024, at 10 am at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 S. Fort Hood St., Killeen,

Texas 76542.