Phillip Edwards Bly

Dr. Phillip E. Bly 89, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Easter morning surrounded by family. Born in 1925 in Indianapolis to Mini and Garver Bly. Dr. Bly was a dentist in Indianapolis for 32 years retiring in 1987. He was proud to be a 60 year member of the Indianapolis Dental Association. He served as a naval officer near the end of WWII, was an active member of the Optimist Club many years, and active as an adult leader in Boy Scouts. Phil was a familiar face at the Indianapolis Racquet Club and was an active tennis player at the age of 88. A lifelong member of the Methodist Church and Indian Lake Country Club. Phil and his loving wife Jean, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last January surrounded by their family. He is survived by his wife, Jean, children; Betsy Bly, David (Tina) Bly, John Bly and Phillip (Linda) Bly. Eleven grandchildren: Jessica, Evan, Erin, Damian, Drew, Sarah, Danny, Jeremiah, Todd, Chris, Ben and 20 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to join the family on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at Flanner and Buchanan – Geist, 7855 Cork Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46236. A service will be held on Thursday, April 9, at noon at the funeral center. Graveside services will follow near Winchester, Indiana.