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Phillip Runyon Obituary

Runyon Staff Sergeant Phillip W. Runyon USAF, died, July 20, 2016. He is a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, friend and will be missed by all who knew him and his fun loving spirit. Phillip is preceded in death by his father Thomas A. Runyon Sr., grandparents Bill and Kay Runyon. He is survived by his mother, Jo Ellen Garber; brother, Thomas Runyon; grandparents, Bill and Joan Garber; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Marty Ramseck, Amy and Scott Richardson, Sharon Kay Runyon, Robert O. Runyon, Roz and Ben Mollica, Phil and Linda Dillard; cousins, Emily Abrams, Anthony Richardson, Creighton Runyon, Julia Runyon, Abigail Veezey, Alexis Runyon, Ava Runyon; close friends, George and Ranay Nunamaker, Rita Sharrock, Dave and Debbie Smith, Kyle Benedict, Chris Steed, Glenn Greet, Courtney Katafias; and of course his Air Force family; and beloved Pastor Father Leo Connolly; and his furry companion, Brutus, who went everywhere with him; numerous other family and friends. He was the first District Champion Wrestler in Central Crossing history in 2004, Captain of the 1st Wrestling team at Central Crossing in 2004. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, weight lifter, and loved his Buckeye football. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd. Columbus, OH from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. with Father Leo Connolly, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Honor Flight Dayton, 200 Canary Ct. Enon, OH 45323 in Phillip's name. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign his online guest book or to leave a special memory or photo.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2016.

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Zach

September 17, 2024

Thinking about him today. Miss you man.

Karla Linnabary

July 26, 2016

I am always here for you both Jo & Tommy!
No words, just support because this is an unimaginable shock to handle. Praying for your strength!

Alison Rowley

July 25, 2016

I was shocked to hear of Phils passing. We were in training together a couple years ago. He sat next to me and always had me laughing. He will be missed. Prayers to your family.

July 25, 2016

Phil and I were friends in middle school and highschool, it's always sad to hear about the death of a friend and classmate. There aren't any words I can say to make light on this tragic event. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and close friends of Phil.

Kara Senesac Sestito

July 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Emily England Glick

July 24, 2016

Phillip, Tommy, and my sister, Elise, and I were often the last riders on bus 72. Phillip was fun loving and had a big heart. I am so sorry for your loss.

Teresa Nunamaker Aderhold

July 23, 2016

My heart hurts for you Dodi nothing harder in life then the lost of your child no matter what age they are at the time. Call me anytime. Think of you and your family lots. May God be with you all with days full of His comforting love. Rip Tommy

Melinda Sue Cochrun

July 23, 2016

My heart aches when I think your family's loss. Phillip was a kind and entertaining young man to be around. I am so lucky to have met him in this life. You all are in my thoughts.

Eli Slone

July 23, 2016

God bless you for your service to our country.
And prayera to all the family in this time of sadness

MSgt John Kennedy

July 23, 2016

Phil & Family,

You're light on this earth will be truly missed. You were a fun loving person who had a big heart, a slightly bigger mouth :) and a kind soul. I was very saddened to learn that you had left us and the only solace for me is that you're in a better place. I'm truly honored to have served with you and also to have shared laughs with you. Thank you for your friendship, your encouragement and help during the endurance event we participated in together. I'll always remember your friendly words of encouragement and teasIng me about being old and slow during the ruck march. We never know God's plan but I pray that your family will be able to find some peace and heal from this tragic event. May peace be upon you, your soul and your family, rest easy brother we've got the watch from here.

Mike & Cathy Steed

July 22, 2016

Our hearts are breaking for your family , May God comfort you.

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