Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Phillip R. McIntire, age 82, of rural Portland passed away Sunday morning February 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Muncie on December 30, 1939 the son of Corvin and Bessie (Jaynes) McIntire. He was married on March 12, 1960 to Judy Williams, who survives. Phillip was an electrician and sixty year member of IBEW Local 855 and attended New Beginnings Church. He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing greyhound dogs.

Surviving are his wife Judy, two sons Kevin McIntire (wife Lisa) of Fort Wayne and Gary McIntire (wife Lisa) of Dunkirk, one daughter Melanie Upp (husband Scott) of Dunkirk, two sisters Ruth Garrett and Claris Meeks both of Muncie, Eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers Paul, Gilbert, George and Ira, two sisters Mary Garrett and Louise Thornbro, and grandson Wes Bonifas.

Funeral services will be Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Smith presiding. Burial will follow in the Bluff Point Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the services. Memorials can be made to The Salvation Army, Jay County Cancer Society or New Beginnings Church.

Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com