Phillip Bighawk, Po’exao’o “Gray Skunk”, age 59, of Lame Deer born on November 12, 1960 to Strane Buster Divesbackwards and Rose Marie (Sandcrane) Gray. (Both deceased)
Phillip enjoyed watching sports and was also an excellent artist. He was adopted in Billings, MT in 1964 and lived his younger years with foster family in Lockwood, MT.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert J. Bighawk, William J. Bighawk, and Christopher Whitehawk; sisters, Ella Bighawk, and Lavina Bighawk. He is survived by a brother, Sam Divesbackwards; sister, Rosella Pongah Mann (James); nephews, Dwayne Bixby, Darren, Richard, Lorenzo, Elwin J. Pongah, Robert Bighawk, Fred Mann, Sam Bighawk III, Cheyenne B. Bighawk, Isaiah C. Bighawk; son, Andrew Spirit Cloud; personally adopted brothers, Leonard Teeter and Aaron Montoya of Billings, MT; nieces, Donna Rowland, Arlena Songer of Sacremento, CA, Nancy Bighawk, Kristen Pongah, Sammie Rose Bighawk.
Phillip Bighawk, age 59, of Billings
November 12, 1960 – October 23, 2020
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY Of PHILLIP BIGHAWK AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Howard Russell says
I will always remember Phillip from being a schoolmate from 2nd grade through 9th grade. He was a great athlete and a good friend. He always treated me kindly and I respected him for that. Rest in peace brother
Jackie says
I had the greatest honor of knowing Phil! My condolences to his family. He was a thoughtful and caring man. Rest easy my friend, I will never forget you and all you taught me
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences & prayers from my family to yours. I’m sorry to hear the loss of Phillip. He worked with Isadore & I back the late 90s as our Office Clerk for JTPA. He made us laugh never a dull moment with him. He told me he never worked in a clerical position before but he liked it. He did good work nothing to stressful. He left back to Blgs after he finished his job. RIP Phillip
Leona Jim says
Rozella, Elwin, Kristin and your families..we send our condolences and so sorry for your loss. Prayers 🙏🙏 for you all. Leona Jim and family.
Leonard Teeter says
Phillip will be missed by many, including me. Growing up, Phillip played football, basketball. He wrestled. He was a boxer. Heck, he even played tennis. He was really good at everything he did. He was a good brother and taught me many things. I held him in high regard. Life can getcha down. He, above all knew and experienced that. The biggest lesson he taught me was, don’t let it keep you down-
Jonathan Estes says
I knew Phillip during 5th-6th grade in Lockwood. He was a good friend to me as the new kid. We loved talking about football. I was recently thinking about my short stay in Billings and his name came to mind (along with Jay Cornier). I was saddened to hear of his passing. I have good memories of Phillip. At that time, my name was Scott Pflueger.