John Martin Phillips, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Clyde, Texas at the age of 79.  He was born May 3, 1940 in Henryetta to Harvey and Thelma (Baker) Phillips.

John was a graduate of Henryetta High School. After attending college, John went to work for PPG Industries in Henryetta in 1959. He transferred to PPG in Wichita Falls, Texas. He married Marie Duty May 19, 1961 in Henryetta.

John loved sports, was an avid OU fan and loved spending time playing golf with friends and loved quail hunting.  Before moving to Texas, he attended the First Baptist Church of Henryetta.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Thelma Phillips, his wife Marie (Duty) Phillips in 2014, his mother and father in law, Tom Duty and Neva Duty Durant (Buck), a son in law, Mark Brinkley, and a brother in law, Jimmy McMurray.

John is survived a son, Terry Phillips & wife Stacy of Clyde, Texas, a daughter, Sherry Brinkley of Burkburnett, Texas; grandchildren, Grayson Phillips, Madelyn Phillips, Sheena Nicole Kelley and husband Matt, Cory Brinkley and wife Jessica, Payton Marie Phillips, Addison Schreffler and Dennis Schreffler; four great grandchildren, Emma Nicole Barnes, Paisley Brinkley, Jackson Kelley, and Briar Brinkley; one sister, Mary Rowe and husband Mike of Henryetta; brother-in-law, James Duty and wife Linda of Eufaula;  sister-in-law, Joyce McMurray; nephews, Tommy McMurray, Ted McMurray, Andy Duty, and Michael John Rowe and wife Billy; one niece, Jill Tran and husband Hien as well as a host of friends and other relatives.

Viewing for John will be from 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14th at Integrity Funeral Service.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Council Hill Cemetery with Mike Rowe, officiating.  Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.