Mr. Tom (Tommy) Alvin Phelps was born June 12th 1950, to the late Mr. Ben Nathan Phelps and Mrs. Annie John Wright-Phelps. Tommy departed this life on September 12, 2017. He was born and raised in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He worked at Amana, now known as Daikin, for almost 50 years. He is preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Faye Jean Hairston-Phelps of Fayetteville; two daughters, Tomyca Phelps and Mia Barnes, and one grand-daughter, Blaze Barnes. He leaves three sisters Una Mae Syler, Emma (William) Dangerfield, and Edna Phelps all of Fayetteville; and a host of other relatives, nieces, and nephews.
A visitation with the family will be held Friday, September 15, 2017, at 5 PM until 8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Tom Phelps.
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s a hard time for everyone. The scriptures can bring comfort. At revelation 21:4 it’s says “And death will be no more.” God will do away with death forever. And we will see are loved ones again. I hope that brings you comfort.
Mia, Blaze, Mrs. Phelps, and the rest of the family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God and His Word be the source of comfort and peace for you all during this time and the time to come. May God richly bless you and show you all love, support, and encouragement through family, friends, the community, and Christ’s church. We send our deepest sympathy, respect, & love.
So sorry to hear about Tommy, we worked together for years at Amana. He was a great guy.
Faye, I am deeply sadden by the lost of your loving husband and mate Tommy. May God’s graces and blessings be given unto you and your entire family.
Faye and family sorry for your lost keeping you in prayer.
Bobby & Linda King
Faye, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy. Praying God will provide you with comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead…You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time!
Faye and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Continued thoughts and prayers for your family.
Faye, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May our mighty God comfort you and your family in the difficult days ahead. Prayers for all of you.
Faye and the entire family i am so sorry for your lost.
Faye and Family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Tommy. We will keep you and the family in prayer. With Deepest Sympathy.
Love,
Gleason, Regina and Glenna Small
Doug and I are so sorry about the loss of Tommy!! He put up a strong fight but he is at peace now!! Prayers for you and your family in the days ahead!!!
So sorry he will be greatly missed……….
Faye, I was saddened when I heard about the loss of your husband. Sending prayers to you and your family yesterday, today and the sad days ahead. I’m so sorry Faye.
Faye you and the girls have my deepest sympathy. May the peace of God be with you all during this time.
sorry for your loss
Faye, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and the girls are in my heart and prayers. Love you! Debbie
I am so sorry to hear about Tommy , I worked with him for 44 years at amana,goodman,diakin hw was a very nice person