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Such a great man...enjoyed working with him in law enforcement in Appomattox County...RIP old friend...
William Purcell
April 26, 2025 | ROANOKE, VA | Coworker
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Richard Leonard Phelps, Sr.
Jul 16, 1936 - Nov 27, 2016
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We have such fond memories of Richard at Buggs Island Lake! Such a kind and generous person!!! We have been looking for him and just heard and are devastated!! Will eat some Crappie in his memory!!!
June and Bruce Wolfe
July 07, 2017 | Clarksville, VA
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Dorothy & family,
We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Richard was a good friend to all & I remember the good times working with him. Know that others care & share your loss, thinking of you all with love.
Donald & Ann Ferguson
December 01, 2016
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Richard was a dedicated public servant and always a gentle-spoken man. He will be missed by those who knew him. You are all in my prayers.
Jimmy Burcher
November 30, 2016 | Appomattox, VA
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Dorothy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Richard was such a nice Christian man who loved his family dearly. May the fond memories you have of him help comfort you the days ahead. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dillard & Margie (Megginson) Franklin
Dillard & Margie Franklin
November 29, 2016 | Appomattox, VA
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sorry to hear of richards passeing had the pleasure of working with hih for a few years.god blee the family during the commeing times.
lonnie ellis
November 29, 2016 | South Williamson, KY
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Richard was a true friend to many people and he worked hard while with the Appomattox Sheriff's Office to protect everyone one of them. Sorry for your loss.
Herbert Chambers
November 28, 2016 | Chilhowie,, VA
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Teresa, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We love you!
Kim, Earl, Tyler, and Taylor Archer
Kim Archer
November 28, 2016 | Appomattox, VA
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I know he will be greatly missed. I always loved my hugs that I got from him. I cherished his friendship. I liked that he spoke his mind and made me laugh. I will always remember his smile. My prayers go out to you Dorothy and your family.
Neville Franklin
November 28, 2016 | Jacksonville, NC
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Obituary
Richard 's Obituary
Richard Leonard Phelps, Sr., 80, of Oakville Road, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his residence. He and his loving wife Dorothy Totty Phelps shared their life together for over 59 years.Born in Appomattox, July 16, 1936 he was a son of the late Della Lee Robertson and Carlyle Thomas Phelps. Richard was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, loved going to their Buggs Island lake house and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Teresa Mayberry and husband Curtis of Appomattox, Richard L. Phelps, Jr and wife, Vicky of Gladstone and Pamela Moore and husband, Timothy of Courtland; four sisters, Marion Horsley of Appomattox, Joyce Taylor of Concord, Cora Mae Page and husband, Clyde of Gladstone and Clara (Dot) Ferguson of Gladstone; five grandchildren, Sasha Garrett and husband, Michael, Shana Harvey and husband, Justin, Krystan Harris and husband, Raymond, Michelle Oler and husband, Andrew and Kevin Moore and wife, Jessica; nine great-grandchildren, Hunter and Peyton Garrett, Pierson and Laikan Harvey, Dallas, Lauryn and Hallie Harris and Jackson Moore, Aubrey Oler; and a sister-in-law, Patricia L. Phelps of Gladstone.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyle and Randall "Randy" Phelps, and three nephews.A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Robinson Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Kvasnicka officiating. Burial will follow in the Phelps family cemetery.The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com
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