Graveside funeral service for Mr. Charles E. Phelps, age 87, of Lynchburg, TN, will be conducted at 12 PM on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held at 10 AM until 11:30 AM on Saturday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Charles was born on April 14, 1932 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Floyd E. and Cora Bell Phelps. He was a member of Lois Church of Christ and The Elk River Antique Tractor Association. He worked as a farm equipment mechanic for Yearwood and was a volunteer firefighter. Mr. Phelps passed away on June 19, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford.
Survivors include his children, Debbie Page of Estill Springs, TN, Sandra Phelps (Dan) Freeland of Tullahoma, TN, Thomas E. (Thereasa) Phelps of Kelso, TN, and Larry Lee (Angela) Phelps of Mimosa, TN; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Stevenson Phelps, and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dellrose Volunteer Firefighter Tractor Ride, PO Box 371, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
19 Comments To "Charles E. Phelps"
#1 Comment By Tammy Bigham Dean On June 19, 2019 @ 6:56 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss.
#2 Comment By Denise Isbell On June 19, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing. He was always nice to me when I would I would ask him questions about some of our equipment. We will keep you all in our prayers and we all know he is in a much better place. Denise
#3 Comment By Jerry McPherson & Mattie Jane McPherson On June 19, 2019 @ 8:27 pm
Sorry for your lost. He was a nice man.
#4 Comment By Fred Richardson On June 19, 2019 @ 8:49 pm
Charles was a good example for me, a cousin 10 years his junior. We spent lots of good times milking cows, hunting rabbits, riding tractors, and generally doing farm work. He always took pride in his ability to back a 4 wheel trailer down a barn hall.
Charles you will be missed!
#5 Comment By Amy Clark On June 19, 2019 @ 9:27 pm
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Hugs.
#6 Comment By Cynthia Dunivan On June 19, 2019 @ 10:05 pm
Sending love, hugs, thoughts, and prayers to you all.
Bob & Cindy Dunivan
#7 Comment By Lynn Brown On June 19, 2019 @ 10:23 pm
Prays to all the family
#8 Comment By Marilyn Ault On June 19, 2019 @ 11:15 pm
Dear Larry, Angela and Family:
So sorry to learn of such great loss to your family. May God’s promises bring you peace and comfort until that day when you are all reunited in God’s heavenly kingdom.
#9 Comment By DeLois Thompson On June 19, 2019 @ 11:32 pm
Prayers for comfort and peace during this hard time.
#10 Comment By Kay and Randy Johnson On June 20, 2019 @ 12:13 am
I’m so sorry for your loss!!
#11 Comment By Debby Kinser Stowe On June 20, 2019 @ 1:52 am
So sorry for your loss.
#12 Comment By jerry reese On June 20, 2019 @ 1:58 am
Sorry for your loss
#13 Comment By Wanda Preston On June 20, 2019 @ 6:40 am
Larry, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daddy. A special kind of hurt!
#14 Comment By Dedra Baker On June 20, 2019 @ 10:55 am
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for family.
#15 Comment By Jean Freeland and Verna Fox On June 21, 2019 @ 12:54 pm
My condolences to ALL the Phelps family. My sister is here with me, Verna Fox, and she asked me to send hers also. Peace be with you.
#16 Comment By Cheryl Albury On June 21, 2019 @ 6:42 pm
I’m so sorry for your lost. I only knew Mr. Phelps for a few days. It was a blessing meeting him and his family. Prayers for God’s peace and comfort.
#17 Comment By Joel Pitts On June 21, 2019 @ 10:38 pm
Sorry to hear of about Mr Phelps. We were once again neighbors again if only for a short time. I know there’s a Dream tractor for you to ride in heaven. Rip..
#18 Comment By Betty Fulks Domal On June 22, 2019 @ 2:41 pm
So sorry for your loss. I met him when he started coming to Moore County Senior Citizens Center. I enjoyed helping him with Bingo. He was there on Friday before his death. He was a very nice man and we will miss him very much..
#19 Comment By Bob and Wanda Williams On June 24, 2019 @ 2:58 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our association from work and church with Charles was such a blessings. He was a wonderful man and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.