Phillip Elijah Brown, age 70 of North Platte, passed away at his home on Wednesday October 19, 2016.
Phillip was born on March 15, 1946 in Yuma, CO to Floyd E. and Nellie Frances (Ellis) Brown. After graduating high school in Benkelman in 1964 he married Bernice Schuller in 1975 in Oberlin, KS where they resided. Over the years he held various jobs including farm work, truck driving, was employed at a cement company in McCook, and retired from Walmart Distribution Center in North Platte. He will be remembered as a helpful person to his family and friends and as a guy with an ornery streak about him.
Phillip is survived by his children, Roy (Kathleen) Brown of Sacramento, CA, Nathan (Annie) Brown of Sacramento, CA, Patty (Warren) Schwartz of North Platte; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Gerald (Beth Hampton) Brown of North Platte; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Bernice.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 26, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.