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Phillip Elwin Brown

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Phillip Elwin Brown, 74, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 in Springdale. Phillip was born on October 15, 1942, a son of George Elwin Brown and Norma Louise (Phillips) Tipsword. Phillip worked in management for Tyson Foods and retired from Wal-Mart in 2015. He was a member of the Masons for over 50 years; he was kind and always saw the good in others. Phillip was a gifted mentor and enjoyed helping young leaders develop and reach their career goals. Above all he was a Christian, loved his family and lived his life for his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, George Elwin Brown and a sister, Diana Sue Gordon. Phillip is survived by his wife of 28 years, Diana C. Brown of the home; his mother and step-father, Norma and J.B. Tipsword of Beecher City, Illinois; three children, Georgia T. Brown of Effingham, Illinois, Phillip E. Brown Jr. and wife Donna of Mt. Zion, Illinois and Heather David of the home; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Chapel in Springdale from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Danny Williams to officiate the funeral service. To sign the online guest book, visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.

Published January 25, 2017

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