Phillip S. Brown

Retired MSG (P) Phillip S. Brown, 81 of Lampasas died May 27, 2018 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple.He was born 26 May 1937 in Elberta, AL and grew up in Pensacola, FL. He graduated high school in 1955 and joined the U.S. Army, where he served 22 years. He was extremely successful and highly decorated. His career was in Army recruiting. He was the honor graduate of his class at Recruiting School. After retirement he worked as a civilian intelligence officer with III Corps at Ft.Hood for 25 years. He was awarded the Knowlton Award (named after Gen. George Washington’s Intelligence Officer, LTC Knowlton). Phil retired from civil service as GS-12. Being a gifted speaker allowed him to serve as Chief Instructor for Security Managers Training at Ft. Hood. He was also a lay reader at several Episcopal Churches, including St. Mary’s in Lampasas where the family attended. He was an avid gardener, reader and cook. He married Ann Crawford in 1988 and had lived in the area for many years. He is survived by his wife, Ann Brown of Lampasas 2 daughters; Tulisha Wendele (Paul) of Lampasas Robin Nickell of Leander Grandchildren; Travis Carson (Kabrina), Abbie Carson, Kaleb Nickell and Cole Nickell Great-grandchild, Tate Carson Step-sons; Cecil Milton Crawford III (Ann), Robert Wells Crawford (Leticia) Step-grandchildren; Taylor, Caitlin, Robert Jr., Crystal, Brandon   He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 3 sisters and granddaughter, Allison Carson   Funeral service will be Friday June 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas. Burial will be Monday June 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Killeen, TX. Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.