Charles W. Phelps, Sr.
Charles W. Phelps, Sr.
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Aug
29
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Berry Funeral Home
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
Aug
30
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Berry Funeral Home
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
Aug
31
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2:00 p.m.
First Methodist Church of Elberton
132 E Church St, Elberton, GA 30635
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Berry Funeral Home & CrematoryCharles Phelps, Sr. Obituary
Mr. Charles Wilbur Phelps, Sr., 79, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of 21 years to Marilyn Phelps, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his residence with family at his side.
Charles will lie in state for public viewing at Berry Funeral Home on Friday, August 29, from 1:00-5:00p.m. and on Saturday, August 30, from 9:00a.m.-12noon.
His life will be celebrated during a funeral service at First Methodist Church of Elberton on Sunday, August 31, at 2:00p.m. Interment will be in Lincoln Heights Cemetery.
The family is at the residence.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles Wilbur Phelps, Sr.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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Aug
29
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Berry Funeral Home
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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First Methodist Church of Elberton
132 E Church St, Elberton, GA 30635
Services provided by
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory