Jerry Vance Philyaw Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 79, Jerry Vance Philyaw of Conover, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Dewy Philyaw and Lucy May Coffey Philyaw; and his siblings, Claude, Art, Collis, Helen and Kay.

He is survived by: his wife Joyce Hartsoe Philyaw; his sons, Brian Philyaw (Sara) of Catawba, Jon Kennedy (Amanda) of Icard and Ray Kennedy of Sherrills Ford; his brothers, Dwight Philyaw of Collettsville and Robert Philyaw of Maiden; his grandchildren, Tyler Kennedy, Hannah Maxwell, Owen Philyaw, Connor Kennedy, Caleb Kennedy, Emily Jackson, Logan Drum, Lilliana Keiger, Oddea Keiger and Addisyn Kennedy; and his great grandchildren, Everleigh Kennedy and Elliot Kennedy.