Peoria, IL - Philip Conner Brown, 72, formerly of Peoria, died Sunday, June 21, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Tucker Brown; mother, Frances Brown; and father, C. Victor Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Faith Ralston (married in 2009); sons, Ian and Jess (Richelle); grandchildren, Abigail, Noah, Elijah and Conner; siblings Paul, Tim and Vicki; and special nieces and nephews.
Phil served the Presbyterian Church for over 40 years as a youth group leader, pastor, presbytery executive and synod executive.
What defined Phil was his presence as a father, grandfather, listener, friend and neighbor; his passion for woodworking (from the table saw to the chain saw); his inclusiveness; and his bear hugs. Phil lit up the world with his warmth and kindness.
July 9, 2015 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Tucker Brown; mother, Frances Brown; and father, C. Victor Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Faith Ralston (married in 2009); sons, Ian and Jess (Richelle); grandchildren, Abigail, Noah, Elijah and Conner; siblings Paul, Tim and Vicki; and special nieces and nephews.
Phil served the Presbyterian Church for over 40 years as a youth group leader, pastor, presbytery executive and synod executive.
What defined Phil was his presence as a father, grandfather, listener, friend and neighbor; his passion for woodworking (from the table saw to the chain saw); his inclusiveness; and his bear hugs. Phil lit up the world with his warmth and kindness.
July 9, 2015 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
Peoria, IL - Philip Conner Brown, 72, formerly of Peoria, died Sunday, June 21, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Tucker Brown; mother, Frances Brown; and father, C. Victor Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Faith Ralston (married in 2009); sons, Ian and Jess (Richelle); grandchildren, Abigail, Noah, Elijah and Conner; siblings Paul, Tim and Vicki; and special nieces and nephews.
Phil served the Presbyterian Church for over 40 years as a youth group leader, pastor, presbytery executive and synod executive.
What defined Phil was his presence as a father, grandfather, listener, friend and neighbor; his passion for woodworking (from the table saw to the chain saw); his inclusiveness; and his bear hugs. Phil lit up the world with his warmth and kindness.
July 9, 2015 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Tucker Brown; mother, Frances Brown; and father, C. Victor Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Faith Ralston (married in 2009); sons, Ian and Jess (Richelle); grandchildren, Abigail, Noah, Elijah and Conner; siblings Paul, Tim and Vicki; and special nieces and nephews.
Phil served the Presbyterian Church for over 40 years as a youth group leader, pastor, presbytery executive and synod executive.
What defined Phil was his presence as a father, grandfather, listener, friend and neighbor; his passion for woodworking (from the table saw to the chain saw); his inclusiveness; and his bear hugs. Phil lit up the world with his warmth and kindness.
July 9, 2015 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
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