Paul Bryant Phinizy at the age of 96 peacefully passed away on August 30, 2016. Bryant was born in Lumpkin Georgia but has lived in Arizona for the past 84 years. Bryant is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Violet Post, his parents and sisters. He is survived by his second wife Ella Gilmore and his five children: Gretna & (Tom) Palmer, Pam & (Ken) Crosby, Helen & (Glen) Kennedy, Pauline & (Dana) Holgate, Paul & (Ollie) Phinizy. Bryant also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, his brother Robert Phinizy. Services for Bryant will be held at the LDS church; 7145 E. Monterey Ave. in Mesa on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 with a viewing at 9:00 a.m. and services beginning at 10:00 a.m. His body will be laid to rest in the Mesa Cemetery.
We are so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, Jehovah, look after you during this most difficult time. In the book of Revelation 21:3,4 there is a beautiful promise he gives where he says that soon will come a time when death, mourning, and tears will be no more. May thoughts and scriptures like this be of comfort to you during this most difficult time.
What an amazing life that was lead. 110 great-grandchildren(!!!) I hope to someday be that experienced and memorable. Death is truly an unnatural truncation of God’s most beautiful creation. I offer my condolences but also congratulations to the family and friends for having known such a dynamic person. Feel free to visit this link for comforting info on death: https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140101/#?insight%5Bsearch_id%5D=bcb7c1b9-d19e-46f5-af2f-f9c710c5f589&insight%5Bsearch_result_index%5D=0