Mr. Philip Ray Schooley

Mr. Philip Ray Schooley obituary, Murray, KY

Mr. Philip Ray Schooley

Philip Schooley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2021.
Mr. Philip Schooley, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Schooley was born in Salem, Illinois, on November 13, 1945, to the late Rodney Schooley and Dorothy (Phillips) Schooley. Mr. Schooley was an educator and Board of Regent at Murray State University. He was a member of the Kinmundy Masonic Lodge in Kinmundy, Illinois. Mr. Schooley is survived by his wife, Virginia Ann Schooley of Murray, Kentucky, whom he married on June 12, 1971 in Portageville, Missouri; one son, Brian Schooley and wife Michele of Kevil, Kentucky; one sister, Donna Jones and husband Ed of Flora, Illinois; two grandchildren, Garrett and Gavin Schooley both of Kevil, Kentucky; two nephews, Greg Jones and wife Brenda of Pasadena, California and Brad Jones and wife Jerilyn of Champaign, Illinois; one great-nephew, Aaron Jones of Florida and one great-niece, Kaleigh Jones of South Carolina. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale and Dr. Bob Jackson officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, August 20, 2021, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A masonic service will be held following visitation on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the newly established Phil and Virginia Schooley Endowed Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to the Murray State University Foundation, Inc. and sent to: Murray State Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071. Online condolences can be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com The funeral service for Mr. Philip Schooley will be lived streamed on the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook page for those who can't attend. https://www.facebook.com/j.h.churchill.home/

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August 23, 2021

Jackson Hiter posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2021

Merle Arnold posted to the memorial.

August 19, 2021

Gela Edwards posted to the memorial.

Jackson Hiter

August 23, 2021

My deepest sympathies go to Virginia and the rest of Phil's family. He was a great man and helped me so much with planning for school and guiding my educational path. My prayers go out to all his loved ones and I am eternally grateful to have met and known him, even as short as I did.

Merle Arnold

August 20, 2021

I wish to leave my heartfelt condolences for the family of Phillip . We were classmates at KA High Phil was about 16 days older than me His Dad Rodney was our scoutmaster in the explorer scouts what a nice family he will truly be missed and prayers that God will ease the pain of losing a loved one.

Gela Edwards

August 19, 2021

Virginia, our deepest sympathy. Always thought so much of Phil and I know those who knew him will miss him dearly! May all the wonderful memories you shared with him, bring you comfort during the difficult days ahead! Prayers for comfort, Gela & Bill Edwards

McKenzie Burnley

August 18, 2021

Prayers to the Family I had got to known stories of his dad in the classroom where his son Brian teaches at Heath . Prayers to his Family and let his legacy live on to everyone who got known him

Terry and Jean Terrell

August 18, 2021

Our hearts are very sad. We spent many happy hours with such a loving couple. Our prayers continue for Virginia, Brian and Michele and the boys.

Melony Shemberger

August 18, 2021

I will miss sitting next to Phil at board of regents meetings and his humor! He loved serving the staff and advising students. The angels have a new servant working with them now. My husband, Russ, and I extend our greatest sympathy to the Schooley family during this difficult time.

Laura Buchanan

August 17, 2021

My deepest sympathies Virginia, Brian, Michele, Gavin and Garrett. He left a wonderful legacy at Murray State, and will be missed.

Dwight and Janet Fritts

August 17, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will long be remembered by the students and faculty of North Pemiscot.
Dwight and Janet Fritts, Lawton, Oklahoma

Jody Glienke

August 17, 2021

Phil was a wonderful cousin. I will always remember his kindness and humor. May the memories that you have of him get you through this difficult time.

Julia Brewer

August 17, 2021

So sorry to hear of Philips passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Dan Kemp

August 17, 2021

I enjoyed serving with Phil on the Murray State Board of Regents. He and Virginia are two of the finest people one could ever meet. They have truly made a positive difference and Phil will be sorely missed. Dan Kemp

Lana Porter

August 17, 2021

My husband and I extend our deepest condolences to Virginia and family over the loss of their loved one. Phil was an incredible human being who made a difference in so many lives both at Murray State and in his communities. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all the many friends.

Abdulrahman Yarali

August 17, 2021

Dear Phil,
My heart is broken and i am going to miss you a lot. My children cried when I told them you have left us. You were a great friend and I will cherish all good talks and laughs we had. R.I.P my friend!

Oller Family

August 17, 2021

Our family extends our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all. Our hearts goes out to you and to everyone who loved him. Praying for peace and comfort during this most difficult time.

Deborah Buchanan

August 17, 2021

My deepest condolences to Phil's family. He was always so kind to all.

Josh Dowdy

August 17, 2021

Schooley....Thinking about you buddy! You father was an amazing man and raised a great man too.

Love you-

Josh Dowdy

Julie (Fritts) Green

August 17, 2021

I hated hearing this news. He was a wonderful teacher who sincerely cared for all his students. Mrs. Schooley and Brian, I am truly sorry.

Claire Fuller

August 17, 2021

I will miss Phil's warmth, generosity and kindness. My thoughts are with his family.

Melissa Fritts Winkler

August 17, 2021

Mr. Schooley was a great teacher and he will be missed. My sincere condolences to his wife Virginia, son Brian and their entire family.

Jim Stahler

August 16, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with Phil's family.

Prayerfully,
Jim and Judy Stahler

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