Dickie Brent McPhail
August 24, 1943 ~ June 27, 2012
Dickie Brent McPhail, 68, Monrovia, went to meet his Lord and Savior peacefully on June 27, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. McPhail was born August 24, 1943, in Indianapolis, to the late Fred and Thelma (McBride) McPhail.
He graduated from Monrovia High School in 1961. Mr. McPhail retired from the Allison Division of General Motors in 1992 after 30 loyal years of employment. He later worked for various machine shops including AMG Engineering and Machinery, Indiana Machine Works, and Banks Machine and Engineering. A devoted member of Life Line Baptist Church, Mr. McPhail was a selfless man who was devoted to the Lord first and his family a close second. He enjoyed fishing, classic cars, golf, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Charlotte (Johnson) McPhail; children, Dodie Schubert (Lloyd) of Rockford, Illinois, Debbie Moore (Larry) of Mooresville, and Brad McPhail (Megan) of Avon; twin brother, Kent McPhail (Donna) of Plainfield; sister, Nancy Allen of Brazil; grandchildren, Morgan, Adam, and Levi Schubert; Justin, Spencer, Evan, and Nolan Moore; Quinn, Griffin, and Aidan McPhail; numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Life Line Baptist Church, 13387 Slideoff Road, Camby, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2012. Pastor Tim Lindsey will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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To the entire McPhail family, I am very sorry to hear about Brent. I have so many fond memories of him, growing up friends with Debbie and the sleep overs. Brent loved to send us out snipe hunting. Still to this day I have never found one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Darcy Marley Hendershot
Jayne and I are sadened by the loss of a good man and former classmate. Brent was always the nice guy in school, and he lived a fine life, he will be missed. Our cares go out to his extended family. Jayne and Tommy Allman
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To the family and friends of my high school buddy Brent. Terry Lynn and I were glad to share a few moments with him at our last (50th) reunion. May he rest in peace. Graham Bright
To the family of friend and classmate Brent. May God blessyou with peace during this time of sadness and loss. Brent will be missed by all who knew him ,but remember, as he told us of his Heavenly Home and knew that was his destinaton. He is waiting to be reunited with all who belive in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rest in His Love and Peace. Respectfully, Sandra Holcomb Mullen
I had the pleasure of working with Brent (we just knew him as ‘Dickie’) at Allison for many years and reconnecting with him when we attended church in Plainfield for a short time. I was saddened to learn of his passing, but the greater hope is that grand reunion the Lord is preparing for all who, like Dickie, have placed their trust and hope in Jesus Christ. My deepest sympathies to the family during this time and prayers that God’s comfort will surround you and keep you. -Michael Adamson
Brent McPhail Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sue Ransome Starr
Charlotte McPhail and family, thinking of you and lifting each of you up in prayer. May our loving saviour hold each of you in his hands. Barbara Quinlin
I thank god everyday that mary and I met you all may god bless and alway I could not be there lov MM?MM
I have some great memories of Brent when I first came to Indiana. He was a good Christian man who raised a great family. My prayers will be with you all. Some day we will talk about old times in a new place. God bless you all. Terry Foster
McPhail Family: I am extremely sorry for your loss. Sometime in the future I would like to get together and talk about old times. I’d love to hear about your brothers, sister and Mom and Dad. Call me sometime. 244-7816. Susan (Wallace) Pugh. We lived in Wilbur. Again, I am sorry for your loss he was a great basketball player.