Phillip Andrew Brown's Obituary
After a difficult but courageous battle with cancer, in the early morning hours on August 3, 2017, Phillip Andrew Brown passed away peacefully at home with family members by his side. Phillip drew his strength throughout his fight from God and the words of the Bible. He encouraged his family to do the same. He stated to his mother that Jesus Christ was his very best friend. Phillip Andrew Brown was born in Sacramento on August 5, 1979 to Jerry and Helen Marlene Brown. Phillip would have been celebrating his 38th birthday this year. He is survived by his mother, Helen Marlene Richards, his step father Bob Richards, brothers Christopher Brown and Joshua Brown and his wife Jill, sister Sara Richards, nieces and nephew that thought of him as an awesome uncle whom they loved dearly, and countless other family members. Phillip was preceded in death by his father Jerry Brown, his grandparents Coy and Mary Lyles, and many other relatives. Phillip’s interests were widely varied. He loved music, loved playing music, and was a very talented guitarist. He was also quite talented as an artist and enjoyed adding his special touch to many items. Phillip really enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He loved the special gatherings with his family and friends and entertaining them with his music.
Phillip would have been so happy to know about the many people that have come forward to offer comfort and support to his family. The family sincerely would like to say thank you to each and every one and would like to do so at a celebration of Phillip’s life which is being planned for a later date. Details on that celebration will be forthcoming.
On August 10, 2017 at 10:00 A.M., Phillip Andrew Brown will be laid to rest at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95838, in a closed private ceremony in the presence of his immediate family only.
Phillip’s friends and extended family members can participate wherever they happen to be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 10th, by observing a minute of silence, offering up a prayer for him and his family, and perhaps releasing a red balloon into the sky.
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