Philip A. "Phil" Brinker, 82

EAST LIVERPOOL – Philip A. "Phil" Brinker, 82, of East Liverpool, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, and received his heavenly reward at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Salem, March 14, 1943, a son of the late Vance and Ruth (Richardson) Brinker. Raised in Lisbon, he was a graduate of David Anderson High School Class of 1961. Phil worked as a machinist, foreman, and project manager for various manufacturing operations including Solartec, Martin Marietta, NRM and Crucible. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Janet L. Kirbaugh Brinker, at home. The couple married on July 31, 1976. There are four sons, Craig A. Hildebrand and is wife, Kelley, of Colorado, Sean D. Brinker and his wife, Wendy, of Westerville, Dennis L. Hildebrand and his wife, Sarah, of East Liverpool, and Jason A. Brinker and his wife, Connie, of Bessemer, Pennsylvania. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by a brother, Robert "Bob" Brinker, Jr. and his wife, Beverly, of Tennessee, along with several nieces and nephews, and a brother-in-law, Gerald L. Kirbaugh of Calcutta. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanie Sox.

Arrangements have been completed by the Dawson Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.