Phillip Maurice McMahon, Sr., 90, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Born in Buncombe County, NC on July 11, 1935, he was the son of the late Ralph and Edna McMahon.
Phillip was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He loved tinkering with small engines and electronics, golfing, fishing, and his dog, Penny. Most of all, he loved his family and they loved him. Mr. McMahon was a veteran of the US Air Force where he earned a National Defense Service Medal.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Phil McMahon, Jr., Susan Greene, Sheree Glover and husband, Lonnie, Michael McMahon and wife, Melody; step-daughter, Dena Olsen Parton; step-son, Arthur “Dino” Olsen; sister, Kaye Raby; and many grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann McMahon; second wife, Becky McMahon; brother, Charles McMahon; and an infant brother, Bobbie Conrad McMahon.
A private family service will be held at a later date for Mr. McMahon to celebrate his life.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.
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You know it’s hard to find good men like my uncle and my father. I honor both of those true men and brothers for the love they had for family. Love you, my family and cousins. They led by example, hard for anybody to fill their shoes. God bless our families.
Ninny, you were the best daddy/granddaddy in the whole world. I will always "love you more than all the leaves on all the trees (even the pine needles) and every blade of grass in the whole wide world!"