Philip Reedy

Philip Burr Reedy, 80, went to be with Yeshua on July 4th, 2012 after several years of battling cancer and congestive heart failure.

A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at Palms Robarts Memorial Park in Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, July 14th at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his memory to Tidewell Hospice at 3355 26th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205. The family is very grateful to Tidewell for keeping him and the family comfortable and showing us love and kindness during his final days.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gloria; 1 son, Alan Reedy, 5 daughters, Linda Reedy-Oman, Ginger Haga, Kristin Arlington, Glenda Moorhouse and husband Chris, Gayle Webster and husband Robert; 3 stepchildren, Lori Snider and companion Troy, Melanie Tschetter and husband Todd, Trampas Thompson and wife Shonna; 1 brother, Jim Reedy and wife Fran; 3 Sisters, Lois Moran, Marilyn Stewart and husband Johnny,and Sharon Reyes.

Grandchildren: Shane Russey, Aaron Reedy and companion Stephanie Clark, Kalvin Peace, Krystal Peace, Sarah Kingand husband Kanon, Glenda Ann, Amber, and Ashley Patrick, Andy, Breanna, and Zachary Moorhouse, Shane Reedy, Samantha Arlington, AJ Williams and wife Nikki and Matthew Williams, Katelyn and Ashley Applegate, Logan, Noah, and Blake Thompson

Great grandchildren: Amanda Huff, Kyndra Keller and husband Kyle, Jacob Jackson, Robert, Tyler, and Michael Bupp, Tyler Russey, Maddy, Dontavius, JJ, and Isabella Patrick, Kamren Rheaume, Kylie Estes, Kaydee, Kallie, Kendra and Kinley King

Great great grandchildren, Skyler Williams, Kyson Keller, Savannah Clark

Preceeded in death by his parents Arthur and Mildred, brother Dale, sister Ada, and granddaughter Renee Reedy (London)

Philip was born on April 20th, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Arthur and Mildred Reedy. He began playing musical instruments at the age of 10 and played in several bands beginning at age 12 including a college band at the age of 13.

A member of Back to the Word Church in Palmetto, Florida, his clarinet and saxophone abilities could stir the souls of the congregation to their utmost depths. Philip loved his music and was known to play his clarinet for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season in front of Walmart. He also played with the Manatee Community Band for several years.He was a lay minister for the Manatee County Jail for 16 years and had the opportunity to touch the hearts of many young men during his ministry. He worked for Aerospace for many years in several different states. Working along side some of the most renowned engineers; Von Bueller Assoc, Frity Muller and Heinn Meier.

He traveled to Israel to make a documentary "The Search for Jericho from the Crossing Place" in 2000, seeking to find the TRUE Jericho. He never believed that Jericho is where todays map says it is and he was out to prove it.

His mind never rested and he always said “You never know until you try” and he was always trying some new invention or cure.

His mission up until is last breath was getting the True name of the Lord Yeshua out for everyone to know.

A true man of God, Philip will be greatly missed by his family and friends until we meet again upon the return of Yeshua the Messiah.