Philip Morris, 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Delaware, Ohio. Philip was born on January 11, 1931, in Westerville, Ohio.
Phil will be remembered by his larger-than-life personality, his business savvy, his generous heart, and the love of his family and friends.
He is survived by daughter, Nadine (Skip) Kraft, grandson, Jarrod Pinkerton, granddaughter, Katlin Mathias, great-grandchildren - Marley Pinkerton, Ivy Pinkerton, Redding Mathias, stepdaughter, Sherri (Dan) Lowe, stepson, R.B. Sikute, and long-time friend Gail Sierra.
Phil spent many years in Real Estate Management. He was the President of B.O.M.A. of Columbus twice. He was secretary treasurer of B.O.M.A. for 12 years and President of Northwest Council of Building Owners “Man of the Year”.
He attended Otterbein College, Class of '53, and he was a lifetime member of the OSU alumni class of '56. He was also a life member of Capital Area Humane Society.
Phil was in the US Army-10th Field Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany, '52-'53.
"My only hope is that I have made some lives better. I love you all."
A special thanks to the 3rd floor ICU and hospice nurses at Grady Memorial Hospital for their genial care and unwavering kindness.
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3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231

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