I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord. — Psalm 121:1 KJV

Funeral services for Philon McKinsie Sr.,will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10-11 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Elder Eric McKenzie of Eruption of Glory Community Church, Houston, Texas, will be the Eulogist and the Rev. Dr. Michael Kelley will be the officiant.

Philon was born to Ms. Ada and the late Philmore McKinsie Jr. in New Orleans, La. on Jan. 18, 1983.

He departed this earthly life on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, Miss. at the age of 41.

Philon leaves to cherish his memories one son, Philon McKinsie Jr; mother, Ms. Ada McKinsie; sister, Shoshannah McKinsie; brothers, Kim McKenzie, of  Baton Rouge, La. and Elder Eric McKenzie, of Houston, Texas; aunt, Hannah McKenzie of New Orleans, La. and Juanita Jefferson; uncle, Leroy Bridges of Meridian, Miss.; his childhood best friend, Lawrence Woods of Detroit, Mich. and a host of family, cousins, extended relatives and friends.

Interment will be at New Palestine Cemetery. Entrusted to Brown’s Funeral Home.

Register book, obituary and driving direction can be found on our website at www.brownsfuneralhomepicayune.com.