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Straley Col. Philip
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Colonel Philip Straley died October 14, 2009 from injuries received in an automobile accident on October 5th in Memphis, Tennessee. Col. Straley was formerly of Clinton, Iowa but has resided in Tucson, Arizona for many years. Military funeral services and burial will be performed October 24, 2009 at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson. The Bring Funeral Home, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710 is assisting the Colonel’s family with arrangements. Phil was born September 14, 1948 in Clinton, Iowa to Larry and Virginia Straley. He was raised at the Clinton Municipal Airport, which his father managed for 35 years. On Phil’s sixteenth birthday he had the distinction of achieving solo flight in, not just one, but sixteen different planes. Following graduation from Camanche High School he went through ROTC at Coe College and became an Air Force Commissioned Officer. His military career spanned twenty-six years and took him through Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East flying various fighter aircraft. His “comrades in arms” will tell you that he was a “pilot’s pilot” who was never shy to tell you about his adventures. After retiring from the military he began flying Boeing 727’s for FED EX. Col. Straley is survived by his wife Judi, daughter Anna (James), Edinburg, Scotland, Trent (Karita), Phoenix, AZ, grandchildren Piper and Nolan, brothers Steve, Tucson, AZ and J.B., Eldridge, IA Memorials may be made to “Honor Flight Fund” in care of Straleys, 909 E. Oak, Eldridge, IA 52748 or they may be dropped off at Al & Gerry’s Tap in downtown Eldridge, IA. Where you will be welcomed to toast “The Colonel”.