Phillip Cary, 81, of Norfolk passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 in his home. He was predeceased by his father, Harold Cary; mother, Evelyn Cary; sister, Patsy Shoemaker; niece, Lisa Cochran; and great-nephew, Christopher Martin.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Claudia; brothers-in-law, Artie Derrenbacker (Milinda) and Guy Derrenbacker (Julie); 5 nieces and nephews; 11 great-nieces and great-nephews; and 8 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

He was a member of the 1959 Norview High School Pilots State Championship football team.  He was also a member of the 1963 Virginia Tech Southeastern Conference Championship football team. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He watched every Virginia Tech football game.  He was a talented woodworker, a good golfer, loved hunting, and enjoyed doing mountain man and Revolutionary War reenactments.

He was a loving, kind, and thoughtful person and never said a negative word about anyone. He loved singing in the church choir and had a beautiful tenor voice.

We would like to thank his caregivers who were an amazing help:  Pigeon Hoggany, Thalia Adams, and Cynthia Ruffin. A special thanks to Adriana Tucker of Bliss In Home who helped in his last days.  At Heart Hospice also assisted and were invaluable.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Memorial Fund at Third Presbyterian Church, 8065 Carlton Street, Norfolk, VA 23518 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

The celebration of Phil’s life will be Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11 am at Third Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, Virginia.  Please wear bright, colorful clothes – Hawaiian shirts are appropriate. The service will be conducted by Larry Toney with Gini Campbell and Fred Williams.  A reception will be held in the church social hall after the service.