Phillip Wayne DeBord

Phillip Wayne DeBord  age 71 of Smithville passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown.  He was born September 5, 1953, to his parents the late Wayne and Doris Bowen DeBord.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen "Boze" and Freda Bowen.; father and mother-in-law, Corbin and Marine Keith; brother-in-law, Dennis L. Keith.  Phil was a member of Outreach Baptist Church and retired after 20 years in United States Army.   He is survived by wife, Kathy DeBord of Smithville; daughter, Cara (Shaun) Everson; son, Jason (Rachel) DeBord;  grandchildren, Kaleb Everson, Jaden Everson, Keegan DeBord, and Nathaniel Zakszewski;  brother, Kevin B. DeBord;  sister, Grace L. DeBord.  Funeral services will be 11:AM Wednesday May 7, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.  Visitation will be Tuesday 3:PM till 7:PM and on Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Veterans Honor Guard or Outreach Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Phil. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the DeBord family. 

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