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David Phelps Obituary
David Lee Phelps, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his residence.
He was born July 29, 1956 in Somerset, KY. to Roy Phelps and Dorothy (Hall) Phelps.
He was employed at Freudenberg for 45 years before he retired in September of 2021.
David was a member of The Sons of the American Legion. He loved to be outdoors and he especially loved being out mowing grass. He enjoyed being the in garage tinkering and fixing things. David never met a stranger and he loved talking and catching up with friends and family.
He married Patti Lynn (Nicholson) Phelps on August 6, 1983, and she survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Shelley (husband, Chris) Nolley; his son, Jeremy (wife, Carrie) Canter; his grandchildren, Lindsey (husband, Conner) Davis, Kyle Canter, Madison (husband, Carter) Hall, Emma Nolley, Braedyn Canter, Briesyn Canter, Ella Nolley, Austin Darling and Averie Canter; his great-grandchildren, Brently Canter, Arizona Canter, Rory Hall; his brothers, Raymond Phelps, Roger Phelps, Daniel (wife, Debbie) Phelps, Allen Phelps and Denver (wife, Porica) Phelps; his sister, Glenda (husband, Milford) Girdler; his aunt, Imogene Keel; his brother-in-law, Victor Chancy and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, June Chancy; his sister-in-laws, Kay Phelps, Mary Phelps and Joyce Abel and his brother-in-law, Fred Nicholson.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Joseph Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve David's family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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Dennis & Rhonda Danner
September 28, 2024
Condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Worda Lovett
September 24, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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