Phillip Andrew Calder

Phillip Andrew Calder obituary, Kerrville, TX

Phillip Andrew Calder

Phillip Calder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grimes Funeral Chapels - Kerrville on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Phillip Andrew Calder, age 65, of Kerrville, TX, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Maywood, California to Truman and Mary Calder on March 2, 1960. Phil and his wife, Amanda (Mandy) Calder, made their home in Kerrville where Phil lived most of his life.
Phil went to school in Kerrville and graduated from Kerrville High School before attending trade school and joining the Navy in his early 20's. Phil worked at Mooney Aircraft for over 20 years as an Avionics Technician. He loved anything to do with aircraft and enjoyed flying his drone and model airplanes.
Phil worked at Albany Engineering Composites in Boerne for the past 5 years as a Maintenance Planner. Phil loved working at Albany and made many friends there.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Truman Calder and Mary Calder, and by his sister, Donna Calder.
Phil has four beautiful children, Phillip Calder (Kenna), Amber Calder Tidwell (Allen), Stephanie Calder, and Timothy Calder (Kip), and a step-daughter, Courtney Knighton (Steve). He has a large family with 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, TX on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., with visitation Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Hunt Japonica Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be sons, Phillip Calder and Timothy Calder, grandsons, Landon Calder, Cameron Calder, and Derek Burgin, and cousin, Allen Love.

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