Earnest Ray Phillips, age 81, of Brookville, Indiana died Thursday night April 7, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
Born December 14, 1940 in Austin, Indiana he was one of ten children born to the late Arco & 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, Indiana; 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 & friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 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, 12:00 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 are honored to serve the family of Earnest Phillips, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.