Mr. Philip Eley Montgomery, age 66, died in Marietta, GA on June 17, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Talladega High School, University of Georgia, and pursued his masters and doctoral work at Vanderbilt University. Philip began his education career in Douglasville, GA and later moved to Albany, GA where he served as a classroom teacher and grant writer. After retirement, Montgomery contracted as a grant writer for Ft. Lauderdale, FL School Board and as a Title I consultant with the U.S. Dept. of Education for Dougherty County, GA. With his tireless energy and outgoing personality, Montgomery served thousands of hours as a volunteer with the Cultural Arts Center, AmVets, Douglas County Butterfly Trails, Dog River Library, “Communities in Schools” of Douglas County and numerous civic and community organizations in Douglasville. Montgomery was awarded the 2018 Douglas County Volunteer of the Year for his selfless service
Immediately following high school graduation, Philip postponed college to work as a teacher/nanny for a family in rural England. This is when the “travel bug” bit Montgomery. From this time forward, he was always planning a trip or cruise. He traveled to all seven continents meeting new people and new experiences. Philip was the happiest and most relaxed sitting on the deck of the QE2 sailing the Atlantic Ocean.
Montgomery is survived by his brothers, James N. (Ginny) Montgomery, Jr., George C. (Andrea) Montgomery, and Charles A. Montgomery all of Talladega, Alabama; six nieces and nephews; and special friends, Allen Stanek, Diane Wooten Simmons, Teresa and Mike Buckner, Anthony Fainn, Manny Baza-Fainn, and Wes Tallon.
A Celebration of Life service is planned for Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM at the Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, Georgia 30134.
A private burial was held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Talladega.
Memorials may be mailed to Cultural Arts Council, P.O. Box 2018, Douglasville, GA 30133
Please leave condolences or share a memory with the family of Philip at www.whitleygarner.com
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