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Clifford Phelps Obituary
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War.
He was an avid patron of Churchill Downs and a member of Twin Spires Gold Club. Clifford retired from LG&E as a service technician after 32 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Blanch Phelps; brother, Randall Phelps; and sister, Josephine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Phelps; sons, Clifford Reno Phelps Jr., and Johnny Phelps; daughter, Kimberly Phelps; stepdaughters, Shannon Hatfield-McCoy and Belinda Hatfield; brothers, Danny, Charles and Lloyd Phelps; sister, Geraldine; and 14 grandchildren.
His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ratterman Grand Chapels, 4832 Cane Run Road with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-8p.m. Tuesday.
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for Clifford Phelps
September 14, 2012
Dad you will be greatly missed. Thank you for stepping up and treating us as your own. You taught me a lot about life and I appreciate everything you have done for our family. Love ya
Danny Phelps
September 13, 2012
Cliff, was always there or me when i needed him i loved him greatly an wil even miss him more.
Veronica Phelps
September 12, 2012
Gone but never forgotten, We love ya Uncle Cliff <3
Breeders Cup 2010 Churchill Downs
Mark Phelps
September 12, 2012
We will never forget you Uncle Cliff.. Love You -
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Tammy Albers
September 12, 2012
My hope and prayer is that you each find peace in this time of sorrow. "Beginnings are easy, endings are sad but its what's in the middle that counts the most". Celebrate his life and all he loved.
Paul and Rose Roden
September 11, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 10, 2012
Will always love you Clifford!
Love,
Reno, Ann, Ty, Karoline and Noah
Sonny Rayburn
September 10, 2012
The year was 1966 and I met Clifford at Fort Hood Texas and spent the next year in Vietnam. We became close friends and by the grace of God we both made it back home to be with our loved ones. Clifford will be greatly missed and we send our condolences to his wife Brenda and the family.
Sonny Rayburn
September 10, 2012
The year was 1966 and I was fortunate to meet Clifford. We met in Fort Hood Texas and then served a year in Vietnam and became close friends and by watching out for each other and by the Grace of God we both made it home.Clifford was a great person and like a younger brother and a brave soldier. We send our condolences to Brenda and all the family.
Angie Salings
September 10, 2012
My Heart And Prayers go out to the Phelps Family. Just know that he is at peace now with no more suffering. Clifford will be many's guardian angel watching over us. I have lots of funny memories about clifford he was a good loving person and would help you out in any way he could.Rest easy Clifford!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
Kathy Locke
September 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.I have many good memories of Clifford. He will be missed by many. He was a funny and a lovable man. My heart will be with Reno,Kim and John Man thru this time of need.One last Birthday wish to you my friend.Happy Birthday!!!!
September 10, 2012
You will be missed Uncle Pippy... Love Randy Phelps
September 10, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Cliff was a delight to be around. He always had a smile and brought a smile to faces of others we meet him at Churchill Downs. He will be missed by all who knew him at the track. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Phleps family. God Bless you all
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