Ernest Phelps Jr., 87, of New Castle, died Aug. 27, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital in Carmel.
He was born June 23,1919 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Ernest and Louise (Griffin) Phelps.
Mr. Phelps retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle after 32 years of service as a truck driver. He also worked at First National Bank in New Castle in the Environmental Services Department. He was also a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Phelps served as a 1st Lieutenant with the US Army during WWII in Europe. He was a member of Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emily Ann (Scott) Phelps; two daughters, Penny Phelps of Indianapolis and Sheliah Phelps of New Castle; two grandchildren, Chadd Phelps of New Castle and Alisha (husband Jeff) Leistner of Fishers; five great-grandchildren: Claar Phelps, Cassidi Phelps and Carli Phelps, all of New Castle; Ariel Leistner and Alexis Leistner, both of Fishers; two brothers, Vernon (wife Maria) Phelps of New Castle and David (wife Priscilla) Phelps of Knightstown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, John and Stephen Phelps; one sister, Delia Warren; a step-grandson, Ronnie Blow and a granddaughter-in-law, Lori Phelps.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1,2006 at Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle with Pastor Darrell Gilbert officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by American Legion Post 137 and V.F.W. Post 1282. Burial took place at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Main & Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
[They were married Aug. 21,1948 in New Castle, Henry Co., IN. Emily is the daughter of John and Fay (Lee) Scott. Emily was married before to a Mr. Blow.]
He was born June 23,1919 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Ernest and Louise (Griffin) Phelps.
Mr. Phelps retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle after 32 years of service as a truck driver. He also worked at First National Bank in New Castle in the Environmental Services Department. He was also a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Phelps served as a 1st Lieutenant with the US Army during WWII in Europe. He was a member of Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emily Ann (Scott) Phelps; two daughters, Penny Phelps of Indianapolis and Sheliah Phelps of New Castle; two grandchildren, Chadd Phelps of New Castle and Alisha (husband Jeff) Leistner of Fishers; five great-grandchildren: Claar Phelps, Cassidi Phelps and Carli Phelps, all of New Castle; Ariel Leistner and Alexis Leistner, both of Fishers; two brothers, Vernon (wife Maria) Phelps of New Castle and David (wife Priscilla) Phelps of Knightstown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, John and Stephen Phelps; one sister, Delia Warren; a step-grandson, Ronnie Blow and a granddaughter-in-law, Lori Phelps.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1,2006 at Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle with Pastor Darrell Gilbert officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by American Legion Post 137 and V.F.W. Post 1282. Burial took place at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Main & Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
[They were married Aug. 21,1948 in New Castle, Henry Co., IN. Emily is the daughter of John and Fay (Lee) Scott. Emily was married before to a Mr. Blow.]
Ernest Phelps Jr., 87, of New Castle, died Aug. 27, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital in Carmel.
He was born June 23,1919 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Ernest and Louise (Griffin) Phelps.
Mr. Phelps retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle after 32 years of service as a truck driver. He also worked at First National Bank in New Castle in the Environmental Services Department. He was also a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Phelps served as a 1st Lieutenant with the US Army during WWII in Europe. He was a member of Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emily Ann (Scott) Phelps; two daughters, Penny Phelps of Indianapolis and Sheliah Phelps of New Castle; two grandchildren, Chadd Phelps of New Castle and Alisha (husband Jeff) Leistner of Fishers; five great-grandchildren: Claar Phelps, Cassidi Phelps and Carli Phelps, all of New Castle; Ariel Leistner and Alexis Leistner, both of Fishers; two brothers, Vernon (wife Maria) Phelps of New Castle and David (wife Priscilla) Phelps of Knightstown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, John and Stephen Phelps; one sister, Delia Warren; a step-grandson, Ronnie Blow and a granddaughter-in-law, Lori Phelps.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1,2006 at Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle with Pastor Darrell Gilbert officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by American Legion Post 137 and V.F.W. Post 1282. Burial took place at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Main & Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
[They were married Aug. 21,1948 in New Castle, Henry Co., IN. Emily is the daughter of John and Fay (Lee) Scott. Emily was married before to a Mr. Blow.]
He was born June 23,1919 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Ernest and Louise (Griffin) Phelps.
Mr. Phelps retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle after 32 years of service as a truck driver. He also worked at First National Bank in New Castle in the Environmental Services Department. He was also a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Phelps served as a 1st Lieutenant with the US Army during WWII in Europe. He was a member of Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emily Ann (Scott) Phelps; two daughters, Penny Phelps of Indianapolis and Sheliah Phelps of New Castle; two grandchildren, Chadd Phelps of New Castle and Alisha (husband Jeff) Leistner of Fishers; five great-grandchildren: Claar Phelps, Cassidi Phelps and Carli Phelps, all of New Castle; Ariel Leistner and Alexis Leistner, both of Fishers; two brothers, Vernon (wife Maria) Phelps of New Castle and David (wife Priscilla) Phelps of Knightstown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, John and Stephen Phelps; one sister, Delia Warren; a step-grandson, Ronnie Blow and a granddaughter-in-law, Lori Phelps.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1,2006 at Wiley United Methodist Church in New Castle with Pastor Darrell Gilbert officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by American Legion Post 137 and V.F.W. Post 1282. Burial took place at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Main & Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
[They were married Aug. 21,1948 in New Castle, Henry Co., IN. Emily is the daughter of John and Fay (Lee) Scott. Emily was married before to a Mr. Blow.]
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