Phillip "Phil" Louis Shehdan

On May 16, 1927, Phil was born to the late Beshara and Serina (Hakeem) Shehdan.

Phil is preceded in death by sisters Evelyn Smith, Teresa Roberts, brother Fred Shehdan, and five step-siblings.

Phil is survived by his loving wife, Bertie of 61 years; sons, Phillip Shehdan, Jr. (Jill), David Shehdan (Anne); grandchildren; Phillip (Trey) Shehdan III (Elisha), Chad Shehdan, (Faience' Mari Whitehurst) Grace Anne Shehdan, and four great-grandchildren, Avery Ruth, Savanna, Lucas, and Max. He is also survived by a sister, Vicky Varner, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phil was respected in the world of cosmetology, owning and operating a very successful chain of hair-styling salons. His hair styling businesses at North Hills Mall, North Hills Plaza, Quail Corners, Holly Park, and North Ridge Shopping Centers were called Phillip’s Hair Styling. He was one of the first businesses at North Hills Mall and was also the largest salon in the state with 24 stylists. After 40 years as a hair stylist, Phil then worked with and retired from the NC Division of Services of the Blind. He was the president of the North Raleigh Rotary Club, North Hills Merchants Association, North Carolina Board of Cosmetologists. He was a charter member and long-standing board member of North Ridge Country Club and St. Raphael Catholic Church. Phil was one of the first Lay-Ministers at St. Raphael Catholic Church. He was honorably discharged from three branches of the military, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Army. Phil was an avid golfer and an excellent putter. Phil loved jazz music and played the vibraharp with many jazz bands throughout the years.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, 600 Mt. Vernon Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614. Burial to immediately follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Phil's honor to Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church or Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

The family welcomes all who are comfortable to attend Phil's Mass. There will be limited seating, and the family requests attendees follow social distancing and mask-wearing protocols in place due to COVID-19. The Mass will be live-streamed via Facebook Live at Facebook.com/st.sharbel.ral.nc.

A celebration of Phil's life will also be planned at a later date.

Arrangements with Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.