Phillip “Phil†Edward McIntyre, age 53 of Norwood, passed away on September 25, 2011 at his home, with his family by his side. The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle on Tuesday, September 27 from 6pm until 8pm. At other times the family will meet at his home in Norwood. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 2pm at Aquadale Baptist Church, officiated by Pastors Craig Scott and Nathan Fox. There will be a 30 minute state before the funeral service. Burial will follow at Aquadale Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. McIntyre was born in Stanly County on November 14, 1957 to George “GE†Emory McIntyre and Sybil Anne Efird McIntyre. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, George E. and Jeneece Boone McIntyre; maternal grandparents, Wilbur S. and Ila Carpenter Efird. He is survived by very special family friends, Danny and Julie Poplin of Norwood and their children, D.J. and Presley; very special neighbors, Samantha and Rodney Burris. Memorials may be made to Aquadale Baptist Church, c/o Church Organ Fund, 32871 Church Street, Norwood, NC 28128. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the McIntyre family.