Philip F. Stivers, age 67, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 17, 1956, the son of Richard and Helen (Ford) Stivers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister: Nancy Jean McMichael; brother: Richard (Gerrie) McMichael; in-laws: Bobbie Jean Powell; Freddie Powell, Sr., Freddie Powell, Jr., Garnell and Vicki Johnson, and Phyllis Renee Ormsby.

Phil is survived by his loving wife, Lynnora (Powell) Stivers, whom he married March 25, 1989; his children: Branden (Jaclyn) Stivers, Matthew Stivers, Elizabeth (Brian) Urich and Jeffery Stivers; brother: Steve Stivers Kenya Marques-Stivers; nieces: Janine McMichael, Jenny McMichael, Patty McMichael, Amanda McMichael; nephews, Joshua Johnson and Thomas Johnson; 8 grandchildren: Alexis, Makayla, Kolton, Christian, Anthony, Kaydon, Kaleb, and Savannah; in-laws: Bob and Angela Walker; Chris and Patrice Powell; Michael and Hien Young; Kevin Liming and Jacki Powell; and many friends including: Steve Whitaker, Miles Pritchard, Barry Speller, Greg and Marian Grammer, Kim and Brian Greene, Linda Comer, Chris and Jodi Wamsley, Brandon Rice, Tina and Doug Hutzelman, Carey Dean, Tracy Pogue, Steve and Sue Hunt, Marty and Cindy Connolly, Bill and Jennifer Harphant and Tim and Gretchen Shapiro, Dr. William Caldwell, Pat and Joyce Hemenger, Michael Cage, Alec and Ian Hutzelman, Anthony Turner and Pastor Melody Williams; and a host of very special friends.
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Phil graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1974. He retired from Bob Evans Production after 42 years of service. Phil was also a Civil War Historian and member of Sons of Union Veterans. He volunteered with the Dayton Celtic Festival, and made numerous friends amongst the other volunteers. He was very involved with the Xenia Cross Country and Baseball programs, and diligent helper with the Xenia Community Schools Music programs. He was also the Grounds Maintenance supervisor with the Evans Acres Baseball and Softball Fields. He was a devout Christian and worked with the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Services will be held 12 Noon Monday, November 27th at Jamestown Church of Christ. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Monday until the time of the service at the church. Burial to follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens.