LESTER R. PHELPS

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Memphis, Tennessee

LESTER PHELPS Obituary

Southaven - Lester R. Phelps, 91, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Collierville, TN. Mr. Phelps was a WWII Army veteran and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Southaven. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Shelton Phelps, as well as his mother, father, two sisters, and five brothers. Mr. Phelps is survived by his two daughters, Rae Dowdy and Sheila Inderbitzen; one son, Bill Phelps; one sister, Norma June Phelps; and one brother, Robert E. Phelps. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 25, from 1-2 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 2 p.m., all at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave., Memphis. Mr. Phelps will be taken back home to North Carolina for Interment. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Lung Association. Online condolences may be made at www.familyfuneralmemphis.com Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jun. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for LESTER PHELPS

14 Entries

Dianna Phelps

June 28, 2014

SHEILA RAE BILLY You are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Lester was always a bright light in my life, especially when my dad passed. He helped fill a void in my life . We are blessed to have had10 wonderful aunts and uncles to look up to and admire. Now that 8 have passed I will carry them in my heart forever. Feel very fortunate to have aunt Norma and uncle Bobby here with us and my condolences to them as they endure the pain of losing there brother.We will all miss our uncle Lester Know I love you! Cousin Dianna

Jerebeth Mehler

June 27, 2014

Loved that sweet Lester. I spent many Wednesday nights at his table enjoying church supper together. Age was no barrier to him; he loved everyone and he was much-loved by many (his surprise party last year was evidence of that.) Lifting his family up in prayer during this temporary time of separation.

Debbie Phelps

June 26, 2014

Uncle Lester welcomed my family into his home, cooked us breakfast, laughed with us, and was genuinely interested in our lives. He had tremendous insight and could read my heart. I will always hold him in my thoughts as a dear gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. To his children and grandchildren....he will live on in each one of you. God bless you.

Dawn Kemp

June 25, 2014

I sure will miss my birthday calls from Uncle Lester! What a sweet man, he will be missed.

Dawn Kemp
Texas Clan

Michelle & Daniel Smith

June 25, 2014

Our prayers are with the Phelps family

June 25, 2014

Uncle Lester, I`m gonna miss my birthday call. To all my cousins Rae, Sheila and Bill my deepest condolences to you. You had a good father and he was a good GOD fearing man. I know he left you all with alot of good memories as with the whole Phelps family, thats what will keep him alive in our hearts. Uncle Lester rest in peace buddy..Buster

John Phelps

June 25, 2014

John Phelps When my parents passed he was our surrogate father and I welcomed his calls to hear about the family and the reminiscing about my dad and his life with the family. He would call on my wife's and daughters birthday. We will miss him so much. Love you Uncle. God Bless Rae and Bill and Shelia

June 25, 2014

Rae,
I grieve along side you with many others as you mourn the passing of your father. While I didn't know him personally, I can judge his character from knowing you as his daughter. You are a true friend, and I am sorry for your loss.
Randall W. Pierce

Judy Ungar Schott

June 24, 2014

Lester has been a part of my life for close to 60 years. As next door neighbors when I was growing up, I remember him playing leap frog with us neighborhood kids (he was always the frog, of course) and the homemade see-saw in his backyard that we all loved. He was a hard worker and a kind-hearted soul, always smiling. He used to sing little ditties around the house that made me laugh. One in particular that I recall was "Oh no no no, my feet are dirty on the bottom", sung with that Carolina twang, of course! I had so much fun playing with Sheila, Rae, and Bill. Even after they moved away from the neighborhood and everybody went their separate ways, Lester always kept in touch; especially with my mother. He was always so kind to her. I will certainly miss his occasional visits and phone calls and our discussions about "the good old days"... we were fortunate enough to grow up in a unique time, in a unique neighborhood, where everyone cared for one another and have remained lifelong friends. I know he loved the Lord and his church and was crazy about his family. I never heard Lester say an ugly word or an unkind thing about anybody. Instead, he always told me how blessed he was and how he didn't hold grudges or worry about anything. He will truly be missed by so many here, but Heaven has gained a very special person indeed.
My love and condolences to the family.

June 24, 2014

Rae, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. In our weakness, HE is strong. Hold to the memories. Maerne and Jennings Bernard

Ruthann Hall

June 24, 2014

Prayers, peace and love sent to his family. Uncle Lester was such a sweet and caring man he will be missed. Love Ruthann and Patrick Hall.

Valarie Boston

June 24, 2014

Lester and I worked together at two companies for many years and kept in contact for many years. I knew something was amiss when I called him not too long ago and his number was off. He was a great guy and will be missed.

June 24, 2014

Lester was a special buddy of mine at Trinity Baptist Church. I loved kidding around with him and getting a big hug on Sunday morning. He will be missed. Sharon Lammey

The Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

June 24, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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