On April 29th,1952 Phil Dwain Maeger made his entrance into the world. The first child of his young parents Bill and Louise living in Oklahoma City. Phil started his life with boundless energy lasting his entire childhood. Thirteen months later he had a coconspirator in his sister Melinda. Phil was the idea man and Melinda devotedly followed along. Employment opportunities demanded a move to Texas, but the spirit of the Oklahoma Sooners reigned supreme. Phil grew up in Arlington, graduated high school and began attending University of Texas Arlington. After living in Dallas and Tyler he moved to San Antonio where he completed his degree in education. Through the years he worked in retail, the beauty industry and finally teaching special needs children. Phil loved music, art, animals and his family. He attended the Metropolitan Community Church. He passed away May 20,2023 in a San Antonio hospital. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Phil is survived by his significant other George Garcia, sister Melinda Bond, niece Traci McCullough and husband Joe, nephew Mark Bond and wife Carol and greats Billy Brooke and Jack. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.