ENTRAL CITY – Phillip “Phil” Foster Burden, 75, of Central City, died Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:50 a.m. at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Born August 3, 1950 in Greenville. He graduated from Bremen High School, and later worked for himself in the Timber and Coal Industry. He enjoyed golf, Kentucky basketball, grilling, mowing, and many outdoor activities. He liked watching Western movies and listening to Gospel music. Spending time with his family was the most important thing to him. He was preceded in death by his father, O.V. Burden; mother, Inez Burden; brother, Barry Burden; and sister, Joan Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife, Shelia “Jeanie” Burden; sons, Brent Burden, and Joey Burden; daughter, Amanda Mitchell; grandsons, Taegan Mitchell, Trenton Burden, Eastan Mitchell and Keelan Mitchell; sisters, Lannie Lear, and Debbie Strehl; and brother, Tony Burden.
raveside services will be Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery in Bremen with Bro. Leroy Rearden officiating. Burial to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
