Phillip Neal Mayberry

Phillip Neal Mayberry, of Visalia, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 14, 2024 at the age of 78. Born at the end of WWII on Oct. 4, 1945 he lived a rich and fulfilling life primarily in Tulare (Tulare Union High 1964 graduate), the SF Bay Area and Visalia, never leaving his beloved California. Phillip had an early religious calling to become a Catholic Brother and had a short journey in religious life before deciding that secular life was preferred. Pac Tel. (Bay Area) become his first and only professional work home for 24 years. He retired in management as an Executive Secretary. During his years at Pac Tel he formed a lifelong, deep friendship with Wes, (a fellow Pac. Tel employee) who became a beacon of friendship and mutual admiration in his retirement years. They visited often. Phillip Mayberry's life in retirement can basically be summed up in three parts. He was devoted to our parents, Richard and Maurine Mayberry. After the passing of Richard (Dick, to his friends) Phillip became the constant companion to our Mom until her passing. Mom and Phil shared a lifetime love of the sewing arts and playing the organ. Phillip also took on part-time work, for many years, at Peacock's Sewing Machines in Visalia. He loved working there and enjoyed the customers, many of whom became lifelong friends. The locale and broader realms of sewing enthusiastic people became a source of leisure interest and also opened up opportunities for charitable work. The third component of Phillip's life was his long service to St Aloysius Catholic Church in Tulare. Phillip was the organist at services, especially Sunday Mass, for multiple years. Even as it became difficult to climb the stairs to the choir loft to play, he never flagged in his commitment to praising God with well played religious organ music. Phillip is survived by his younger brother Michael (in FL), his many 1st cousins (in CA & TX) and a number of longtime friendships that include Wes and Barbra. Phillip will be remembered at a eulogy and memorial Mass at St Aloysius Catholic Church at 10:30 AM on Wed. Feb. 28, 2024 Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Phillip Neal Mayberry

October 4, 1945 - February 14, 2024