EARNEST RAY PHILLIPS
Earnest Ray Phillips, age 81, of Brookville, died Thursday night April 7, at Reid Health in Richmond.
Born December 14, 1940, in Austin, he was one of 10 children born to the late Arco and Martha (Holland) Phillips. He worked for many years at the former Wilson Feed Market in Brookville and was also a Minister. On June 13, 1960. he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Reese, and she preceded him in death on July 25, 2011. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brookville. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and attending the flea market.
Survivors include two daughters, Tina (Dennis) Nunier and Melinda Burkhart of Brookville; a brother, Don Phillips of Miamisburg, Ohio; seven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife Dorothy, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Caldwell of Harrison, Ohio, as well as eight siblings.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. Rev. Mike Holman, pastor of First Baptist Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 12 Noon, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Youth Fishing Derby. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Earnest Phillips, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.