Phillip Lorio

Published 12:56 pm Friday, July 19, 2019

Mr. Phillip Lorio passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home in Bogalusa, at the age of 67. Phillip was a shipping clerk at International Paper for 30 years. He loved mechanic work, camping and spending time with friends and family. He was a very hard-working man.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, June Corkern Lorio of Bogalusa; two sons, Chad Jeremy Lorio of Bogalusa, and Phillip Ray Lorio of Bogalusa; one daughter, Tecia Ammons and her husband Glen Dale of Crossroads, Miss.; five grandchildren, Jared Phelps, Jacob Rhoades, Hunter Williams, Chad Lorio Jr. “C.J.,” and MaryAnna Catherine Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Phillip is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Betty Lorio; two brothers, Joseph Anthony Lorio and Salvador Lorio; one sister, Anna Maria Lorio.

Pallbearers were Jason Lumpkin, Matt Corkern, Chris Mizell, Carlton Talley, Ricardo Morris and Bill Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Curter, Billy Creel Jr. and Casey Miller.

Relatives and friends of the family attended funeral services on Tuesday, July 9, at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Larry Lassley and the Rev. Jimmy Byrd. Interment immediately followed at Ponemah Cemetery in Bogalusa.

Family may view and sign the guestbook online at www.brownmcgehee.com.