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2017
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Howard Pharr Obituary
He was born September 19, 1928, the son of John Eugene Pharr and Ruby Ray Sagely Pharr. Gene was SAVED as a teenager, and throughout his life, it was well known that he always loved and served the Lord. He was an active member of Edhube Baptist Church for 44 years. He served his country as a Sargent in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. On June 21, 1952, he married Almena Williams. He began working for Ford Motor Company in 1953 and retired in 1970. In 1971 he joined General Cable, retiring in 1989. His greatest joy was spending time with his family; and he loved eating at IHOP.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ples Pharr and Buster Pharr; and a grandson, Jason Busby.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Almena Williams Pharr; daughters, Janice Lynn Murry and husband Danny of Farmersville, Jenny Lee Monroe of McKinney, and Ruthann McWhorter and husband Morris of Telephone; sisters, Elizabeth "Helen" Berg and husband Doug of Edhube and Louise Winn and husband J.W. of Mulberry; grandchildren James Busby and wife Tracy, Dustin Day, Nathan McWhorter and Fiancé Afton, Matt McWhorter and wife Miranda, Holley Hornsby, and Austin Monroe; great-grandchildren, Hunter Busby, Amber Busby, Natasha Mahan and husband Fred, Azlyn Hornsby, and Hudson Hornsby, Dalton Day and Ashlynn Day, and Emilee McWhorter; great-great grandchildren, Kylee Martin, Ryker Mahan and McKenna Mahan.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, James Busby, Dustin Day, Nathan McWhorter, Matt McWhorter, Austin Monroe, Fred Mahan and Hunter Busby. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Kinkade, Carl Watterson, Mike Bearden, Mac Stealings, Jim Martin and Dean Stroud.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM on Friday, February 17 at Wise Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to Edhube Baptist Church, 595 FM 2815, Bonham, TX 75418
Memories and Condolences
for Howard Pharr
Jeana Arnold
February 19, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Pharr was one of my favorite patients. I will truly miss seeing him and Mrs. Pharr in the future. I so enjoyed talking to them when he was on my schedule a few times each year. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Jeana @ Dr. Davis' Office
February 17, 2017
From all of us at Dr. Davis' office you will be missed. You were one of our favorites! Sweet memories of your visits here. Keeping your family in our prayers for the days ahead. Joy Hammond
February 17, 2017
God is always in our corner at a time like this---and so am I. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Patti Alexander Michael
February 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss....Prayers for your family during this time of loss.
Patti Alexander Michael
Ricky & Iris Nichols
February 15, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss
February 15, 2017
Almena and Ruthann and all of your family: We are so sorry to hear about Gene. Our Hearts and Prayers are with all of your family during your time of sorrow. Love sent to each and everyone of you!! Richard and Becky Stevens
The Wise Funeral Home Family Bonham, TX
February 16, 2017
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
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Feb
17
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wise Funeral Home - Bonham219 West Sam Rayburn Drive P.O. Box 188, Bonham, TX 75418
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18
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11:00 a.m.
Wise Funeral Home - Bonham219 West Sam Rayburn Drive P.O. Box 188, Bonham, TX 75418
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