Phil was born April 27, 1944 in Taylorville, IL to Bob and Fern (Garrison) Beloit and was the youngest of their 6 children. After graduating High School, Phil worked as a forensic photographer and Deputy in the Sheriff’s Department in Christian County. He married, mother of three, Carroll (May, Eddy) May 23, 1970. In December 1971, their newborn son Kevin Dwain lived only one day. Besides his passion for photography, genealogy gathering, and greeting card making, Phil worked at and enjoyed driving Motor Coach buses and Semi tractor trailer for many years in Colorado and Illinois. After retiring, Phil and Carroll moved to Florida.
Phil is survived by daughter, Toni (the late Mike) Sweeney of Palm Bay, FL, sons Randy (Donna) Eddy of Farmington, IL, and Scott Eddy also of Palm Bay, FL. Six grandchildren, Taryn Ward, Thomas Ward, Brandi Eddy, Janel (Doug) Brown, Kylie (the late Doug) Riney, and Michael Sweeney. Eleven great-grandchildren, Kali, Ashlyn, Joshua, Kambell, Payton, Avari, Asher, Elea, James, Kinsley, and Ivan. Nieces, Dorothy Schwartzkopf, of Jacksonville, IL and Jacqueline (Bruce) McDaniel, of Jacksonville, IL, Becky Beloit, and nephews Coleman Lauterbach and Robert (Robin) Beloit, and brother-in-law, Dr. Ira (Mary) May of Gulfport, MS.
He was predeceased by his wife, his parents, siblings and their spouses, infant son, son-in-law and grandson-in-law.
The family wishes to acknowledge the gentle care given Philip at the William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, FL and the Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care.
Graveside services will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM,
followed by a family dinner, at the Evangelical Free Church in Canton.. Pastor Matt Spangler of the Evangelical Free Church in Canton will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Pkwy, Palm Bay, FL 32907.
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