Philip “Phil” Lynn Heatwole, 62, a resident of Grottoes, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Mr. Heatwole was born on September 30, 1962, and was a son of Ellen Mae Keener Heatwole and the late Lester Gabriel Heatwole

In December 1982, he married Ramona Landes Berens who preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Heatwole is survived by his children, Brandon Heatwole and wife Christa of Grottoes, Aimee Shelley and husband Andrew of Singers Glen, Carra McKenzie and husband Dustin of Gaylord, MI, Destanie Duncan and husband Jonah of Boyne City, MI; siblings, Laura Rohrer and husband Wendell of Bartow, WV, Glenn Heatwole and wife Fern of McDowell, Weldon Heatwole and wife Mary Ethel of Elkton, Leroy Heatwole and wife Rhonda of Elkton; and grandchildren, Noah Shelley, Henry Shelley, Blake McKenzie, Maddie McKenzie, Bryson McKenzie, Oliver Duncan, Theodore Duncan, Archie Duncan.

Phil attended Divine Love Fellowship Church in Harrisonburg. He is known for his passion in spreading the word of Jesus Christ and helping others. He’s described to have had a heart that was on fire for the Lord. Phil is described as a man who radiated love and care to all of those around him. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He is known for his incredible work ethic and being precise with his work and masonry artistry. No matter how busy he may have been, he was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Pastor Tedd Hott will conduct a funeral service on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at McMullen Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bank Mennonite Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the funeral home to help offset final expenses. They can be mailed to 5784 Greenmount Road, Rockingham, VA 22802 or by visiting the online payment center at www.mcmullenfh.com.

Online condolences and donations may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.