Philip M. Efron, 78, born in Seattle, Wash., a Nashville area resident of many years, died Saturday morning, July 28 at his home in McMinnville.His death came after a long battle with emphysema. His wife, Janice Dowell, is a nurse and he was fortunate to have her at his side during the long progression of this illness, giving him strength as well as comfort. For many years, he owned and operated Douglas Corner Cleaners in Nashville where he was known as “Cleaner to the Stars.”