Philip Michael Argabright Sr.

Philip M. Argabright, Sr., 78, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018. He was born in Blacksburg on October 8, 1940, a son of the late Malcolm and Reba Smith Argabright and had been an area resident most of his life. He earned his bachelors degree from Virginia Tech and taught Agriculture Education for many years, and later became director of maintenance for Roanoke County Schools. He later owned and operated a well drilling and pump installation service. He was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he taught Sunday School. Phils love of flying motivated him to earn his private pilots license and he was active in flying search and rescue and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol for over twenty years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Argabright. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Brenda Grim Argabright; a son, Philip M. Argabright, Jr. and wife Susie; two daughters, Debra A. Rogers, and Phyllis Hypes and husband Brent; two brothers, Donald L. Argabright, and Ricky D. Argabright and his wife Debra; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and his faithful companion, Rusty. If anyone would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please consider the Wendy M. Bowling Memorial, PO Box 21243 Roanoke, VA 24018, which benefits human societies. Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Saints, 6311 Wayburn Dr. Salem, VA. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1 PM at the church. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Friday, October 26th, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm,

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

6311 Wayburn Drive Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Friday, October 26th, 2018 2:00pm,

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

6311 Wayburn Drive Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Friday, October 26th, 2018,

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153