May 18, 1922 - November 30, 2003
Age: 81
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death:
Sunday,
November 30, 2003 at 8:05 p.m.
Place of Death:
At his residence.
Date of Birth:
May 18, 1922
Place of Birth:
Russell County,
Kentucky
Date of Funeral:
Memorial Service will
be conducted on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Officiating: Rev. James M. Leonard
Parents: Pascal T. and Virtie L. (Grider) Phelps
History:
Occupation: He
was a former employee of the Golden Foundry for 28 years where he was a foreman.
He was also a farmer.
Military Service:
He was a Veteran of WW 2 having served in the US Army as a Tank commander
during the Battle of the Bulge.
Memberships: Mt. Aerie Baptist Church
Married to:
Anna Ries
Place: Westport, Indiana
Date: January 22, 1974
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Anna Phelps - Westport, Indiana
1 Daughter - Sharon Holcomb - Summerville, Georgia
2 Sons - Larry Phelps - Columbus, Indiana
Barry Phelps - Summerville, Georgia
2 Step Sons - Tony Ries -- Heerlen, Holland
Willie Ries -- Heerlen, Holland
1 Sister - Beatrice Smith - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Brother - Kenneth Phelps - Indianapolis, Indiana
7 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
4 Step Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
1 Son – Jerry Phelps
3
Brothers – Robert Phelps
Orville Phelps
B. F. Phelps
4
Sisters – Marie Phelps
Edith Ross
Thelma Morrow
Sallie Harmon
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Decatur County through the funeral home.