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Phillip Berkley Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Phil graduated from L.D. Bell High School in 1968 and attended Tarrant County Junior College. He served in the 1st Cavalry of the U.S. Army and was a crew chief on a Bell Huey helicopter during the Vietnam War. He had been retired from customer service at Bell Helicopter for three years.
Phil was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine L. Berkley.
Survivors: Father, J.T. Berkley; and numerous aunts, cousins and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Berkley
Mary Spradlin-Huff
May 18, 2006
My best friend in Junior High and High School. Loved to have classes with him and see his smiling face.
cheryl miles
May 3, 2006
Just found out about the loss of Phil and my heart is heavy. We
grew up together and now a piece of my childhood is gone
Ruthann Fenstemaker Wreay
December 9, 2005
My heartfelt Condolences for the Berkley Family. Phillip lived next door to us when we were 5 yrs old. we grew up together. He was a Wonderful Friend and will be Missed Greatly
RuthAnn Fenstemaker Wreay
Judy Fenstemaker Bowles
Sherry Hancock Tanner
December 9, 2005
Phillip lived across the street from me when I was growing up in Hurst. I was one of the three young girls he created funny nick names for & we have many loving memories of those times. He had a great personality & I remember his wonderful laugh most of all. My prayers are with Junior & his family & friends. God Bless you.
Dan Hastings
December 8, 2005
I went to school with Phillip for as long as I can remember. He was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. He will be long remembered and missed. I hadn't seen him for many years due to his travels with Bell Helicopter, but the last time was at the Customer Training Center. We shared a few laughs and memories and again parted ways. My heartfelt condolences to his family. I guess you can say that he was "a good guy".
Gwen Calvert Stoddard
December 8, 2005
Phillip was my neighbor and friend when I was growing up. Some of my best memories are of the mischievious fun times we had as kids in the neighborhood. Phillip gave each of us girls ( Janna, Sherry and myself) a nickname that I will never forget. He was always teasing us but would be our protector when anyone else gave us a bad time. I have thought of him many times and will always treasure the memories of him and his beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today.
Bob & Linda Martin
December 7, 2005
We lived across the street from Phil in Bedford for about 11 years. He was a great neighbor and friend. Bob & Phil had a christmas light contest for several years to see who could light up their house the most. One of them would run to the store and buy more lights and pretty soon the other was out buying more! It was so funny to watch them. There are so many stories and memories that we will treasure. Phil became like a second Dad to our daughter, Tina and was always there to help us if we needed him. He will truly be missed and my sympathy goes to his family and numerous friends.
David Burch
December 7, 2005
My sympathiie's to Phil's family. I worked with Phil over many years on a variety of projects with Bell Helicopter in many places. He always enjoyed his job and was upbeat. He will be missed.
Colleen & Tony Foshee
December 7, 2005
Plase receive Our sympathy to the Berkley Family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this very difficult time. Phil was a great neighbor, friend and special buddy. We'll miss him!
Tamela Greene
December 7, 2005
I worked with Phil for three years at Bell Helcopter and he was always kind and a pleasure to visit with. He would always bring me Big Red gum and one of the best highlites is he took me for a ride in his 55 and I have to say that i was a little nerveous with the speed we were traveling but it is fun!
Janna Johnson
December 6, 2005
Phillip was the boy next door (three doors down) and I grew up with him. I remember his wonderful laugh and the way Sherry and I pestered him and him us. He will be deeply missed and I extend my sympathy to his family and friends.
Wanda Sellers
December 6, 2005
Phillip is my cousin. I was married a Year before he was born..
I would see him at family reunions. then he was working in a lot of countries, therefore did not get to see him very often...His Dad Junior Berkley was my Dad's only Brother.. He also was the Baby of the family....He was very loved by everone in the family... and still is... We are all so sorry Uncle June-Bug.. Wish I could have come to the funeral...but the weather prevents me from driving to Texas... Love to you and I will be calling next week... Wanda Sellers
Mike and Cindy Hurst
December 6, 2005
Deepest sympathy to the Berkley Family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Knowles Hester
December 6, 2005
I remember Phillip back to 1st. grade when he so didn't want to be in school and Mrs. Massy would rock him in her lap at her desk to comfort him.
God Bless you Phillip...Karen Knowles Hester
Darel & Bessie Smitherman
December 6, 2005
We are so sorry for the loss of Phil.He was a very good friend and will be truly missed by all his bud's that hang out at Auther's house.
Steve Gerber
December 6, 2005
Phil was a good friend of mine in high school and in Viet Nam. He was always upbeat and gung-ho. Although we haven't seen each other for many years I can honestly say his smile is something I will never forget. To his family, I am very sorry for your loss.
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