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Phil Burroughs

July 9, 1934 – June 25, 2026
Obituary of Phil Burroughs
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John Philip Burroughs (Phil) was born in Silver Valley, Texas July 9, 1934 and went to be with Jesus June 25, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents Quintin and Beulah Burroughs; his brothers Howard and Douglas Burroughs.

He is survived by his daughter, pride, and joy, Phyllis Burroughs; the mother of Phyllis, best friend, and partner in crime, Sue Ward; and his spouse, Elsa Vargas and her son & family of Austin. Also surviving Phil are long time friends Joe Padilla and Felix Lopez, as well as a host of former teachers and students. Phil also leaves a legacy of friends, old and new.

He was a teacher, coach, and administrator. He was an Elementary Principal at Marfa, Texas and Reagan Elementary and SAISD for many, many years.

A celebration of Phil's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at Community Hills Christian Church, 3309 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904.

We aren't saying good-bye Daddy, only "see you in the morning in Heaven."

Love you Daddy.

Love you Phil.

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FAMILY

Quintin and Beulah BurroughsParents (deceased)

Howard BurroughsBrother (deceased)

Douglas BurroughsBrother (deceased)

Phyllis BurroughsDaughter

Sue WardMother of His Daughter

Elsa VargasWife

Phil is also survived by Elsa's son & family of Austin; long time friends Joe Padilla and Felix Lopez, as well as a host of former teachers and students. Phil also leaves a legacy of friends, old and new.

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