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Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathAug 4, 2013, Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina470, Richard Lance “Rick” Phelps Sr.
BurialLaurel Fork(Laurel Fork Baptist Church)Cemetery, LAurel Fork Church Rd, Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina470, Richard Lance “Rick” Phelps Sr.
FatherVictor Harris PHELPS (1929-1979)
MotherSara Ann FRAZIER (1930-2018)
Obituary Online notes for “Rick” Richard Lance PHELPS Sr.
BOONE- Richard L. "Rick" Phelps, 59, died Sunday, August 4. Graveside service is Thursday 3:00 p.m., at Laurel Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.


Richard L. "Rick" Phelps, Sr., age 59, of Hummingbird Lane, Boone, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013, at his home.

Rick is survived by his wife, Linda Roberts Phelps of the home; two daughters, Joy Torrence and husband Crisler of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Patricia Gray of Thonotassa, Florida; one son, Richard L. Phelps, Jr. of Thonotassa, Florida; his mother, Sara Frazier Phelps of Brandon, Florida; two brothers, John M. Phelps and wife Cheryl, and Robert M. Phelps and wife Cindi, all of Brandon, Florida. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor H. Phelps.

Funeral arrangements for Richard L. "Rick" Phelps, Sr. are incomplete at this time.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Laurel Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, in care of Melba Watson, 1811 Aho Road, Boone, North Carolina, 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Phelps family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com.

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
470, Richard Lance “Rick” Phelps Sr.
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