Mark Anthony Philyaw

Mark Anthony Philyaw, 60, resident of Starr, husband of Donna Lynn Duncan Philyaw, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021, at AnMed Medial Center. Born in Anderson, Mark was the son of the late E.B. Philyaw and Annie Ruth Gillespie Philyaw, and grandfather of his late grandson, Jameson Philyaw. Mark was a graduate of McDuffie High School and was a past employee of Clark Schwebel and Spartan Logistics. Mark was a simple man who enjoyed camping, woodworking, writing and playing songs, as well as spending time with his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are his children-Matthew Thomas with wife Nancy Philyaw of Erie, PA., and their two young children Ethan and Robin Philyaw, as well as Amanda Lynn Philyaw of Anderson, and her two children Willow and Roman Philyaw. Mark is also survived by his older brother, Tony with wife Jewel Childs of Anderson. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, October 22, 2021, in the Tribute Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center, 1621 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 with Brent Lollis officiating. Receiving of friends will be held the night before from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the Maple Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center. The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the Philyaw family and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.