Larry Phelps

Larry Phelps obituary, Bowling Green, KY

Larry Phelps

Larry Phelps Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.C. Kirby and Son Broadway Chapel - Bowling Green on Feb. 2, 2026.
Larry Edward Phelps, age 87, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving granddaughter and caregivers. Larry was born in Bowling Green to the late Gene and Helen Meredith Phelps. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, April Pitts.

He owned and operated Larry's Auto Sales and was a member of the Richpond Church of Christ. He loved country music and anything related to cars.

Larry is survived by his granddaughter, Ashley Flora (Robert) of Bowling Green; two great grandchildren, Brayden Pitts and Ethan Flora; and his sister, Barbara Gary of Bowling Green. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, as well as a very special caregiver of six years, Latosha Tobin of Bowling Green.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the J.C. Kirby & Son Broadway Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery No. 1.

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