Philip Bone

Mr. Philip F. Bone, age 98 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, December 11, 2009, in Gulfport.
Mr. Bone was a native and lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Mr. Bone was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sarah Bone; a sister, Carrie B. Smith and his brothers, George E. Bone and Clarance D. Bone. He is survived by his loving sister, Mable R. Bone and many cousins.
Philip began farming in the 1930's as his lifelong love and occupation. He would travel the coastline selling his vegetables; corn, potatoes, sugar cane, tomatoes, etc. Someone once told Philip that there should be a law against growing so many sweet potatoes. He made cane syrup, using horses to turn the grinder. Philip also raised livestock and poultry.
Anyone that had the pleasure of visiting with Philip would have the opportunity of listening to his wonderful historical stories of the coast. Philip has often been referred to as the """"Mayor of Landon Road"""".
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Evergreen Gardens in Gulfport.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Building Fund, 12290 Depew Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.