Joe Edward Phelps

Joe Edward Phelps, 79, Springfield, passed away Sunday June 7, 2020. He was born May 16, 1941 in Lawrence County, to Roy and Lacy (Elkins) Phelps. Phelps was the oldest of six children in the home.
Phelps graduated from Aurora High School in 1959. He married Faye Long in May of 1960, and this union was blessed with two children, Joetta “JoJo”, and Joey Jr. Joe worked as an independent contractor in the trucking industry. He loved classic cars, mowing and his family. He was a member of Yeakley Methodist Chapel for well over 40 years.
Phelps is preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Wayne Phelps and a sister; Jewell Lynn Phelps.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 60 years, Faye, daughter; JoJo Phelps, son Joey Jr. and fiancé Jennifer Neer; two grandchildren; sisters, Sue Marrs, Maxine Pearson and JoAnn Hankins, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and countless friends.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. in Yeakley Cemetery.

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