Philip Walls Brown's Obituary
Philip Walls Brown, age 68, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Born on October 26, 1954, in Chestertown, MD, he was the son of the late Courtland and Virginia (Walls) Brown.
Philip was a 1973 graduate of Queene Anne’s County High School in Centreville, MD, and a 1978 graduate of the Wilfred Academy of Cosmetology in Philadelphia, PA. After many years in Philadelphia, Philip relocated to Rehoboth Beach and became the Founder and President of Kody’s Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring kids of all abilities to be healthier, smarter, and kinder. Through his organization, he and volunteers influenced the lives of many Sussex County Children. Above all, the time spent with those he held dear, and his charitable work, was what he cherished most. Philip was a loving and devoted brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives that he touched with his kindness.
In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by his brother, James R. Brown. He is survived by his sister, Jean Brown Winterstein; his sister-in-law, Marlene Elliott Brown, and nephews, Michael Brown (Tanya), Wesley Winterstein (Ashley) and William Winterstein (Elizabeth).
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Home & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Philip’s memory to Coolspring Presbyterian Church, 28843 Log Cabin Road, Lewes, DE (https://www.coolspringchurch.org/).
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