Obituaries

Phillip Tichenor

Phillip Edward Tichenor Jr., 67, of Canton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, in his home. He was born in Morgantown on July 24, 1953, a son of Mary M. (Kennedy) and the late Phillip E Tichenor Sr.

Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by sister, Mary Tichenor; nephew, Brian Tichenor; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was a member of Apostolic Believers Church of Canton.

He is survived by mother, Mary Tichenor, of Canton, Ohio; stepdaughter, Angie (Sonny) Gates, of Georgia; sister, Pamela (Gary) Haddix; three brothers, Richard Tichenor, Charles (Patricia) Tichenor and William Tichenor, all of Canton, Ohio; as well as special nephew, Steven Tichenor. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home, locally owned since 1917, handled arrangements.

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