Born July 4, 1961 in Casey County, KY, he was the son of the late James Wilbur and Dorothy Vaught Brown. He was a gate hauler and of the United Methodist faith. He volunteered at Grace Café Restaurant.
Survivors include a brother, J.C. Brown of Liberty; four sisters, Deborah Kay Brown Woodall of Danville, Wanda Faye Terry of Liberty, Dixie Rae Wilcher of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Edwinna Mae Rodgers of Liberty; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Leon Roy Brown, Donald Dean Brown, and Dowell Brown; and a sister, Patricia Gay Brown.
A private graveside service was held Monday, October 31, 2016 at Shady Grove Cemetery for Mr. Phillip Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Grace Café, 219 South 4th Street, Danville, KY 40422.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with guestbook available online at www.mckinneybrown.com.