Philip M. Kio, Jr., 66 .born,in Coudersport, son of Doris Botelho Kio and Philip Kio.
Philip M. Kio, Jr., 66 of Huntington, Texas, died on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at home with family by his side. He was born on Jan. 2, 1945, in Coudersport, son of Doris Botelho Kio and Philip Kio. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force joining after graduating from Port Allegany High School, Class of 1962. Before returning to Roulette, he was a certified Plumbing/Heating contractor for many years in Long Island, N.Y. He worked pipeline construction and drove log truck in this area for several years, was also a very talented builder. Recently, he and his brother, Denny, had just completed his new home in Huntington, Texas, where for the past 15 years he owned and operated Phil's Gun Repair Shop. His hobbies included collecting guns, hunting, fishing and horses. He is survived by two daughters, Denise Kio of Marshall, Texas and Wendy Allen of Dallas, Texas; 8 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his mother, Doris Kio; father and step-mother, Philip and Leah Kio; brother, Tom (Carlene) Kio; Cork (Hope) Kio; and Denny(Lou) Kio; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends, also a very special friend, Amy Schultz. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bryon and Etha Kio; and Maurice and Louise Botelho. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Thomas, Brent Hodges, Donald Pleasant, Michael Lightfoot, Mike English, Jim Saxton, Mike Kio and Todd Kio. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 South Raguet Street, Lufkin, TX 75904, or to a Benefit Account in Philip Kio's name at any Huntington State Bank location. Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church off FM 842 with Brother Keith Wolf officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Snead Linton Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held locally at a later time and will be announced. Potter Leader-Enterprise from March 3 to March 9, 2011 .
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