Bob Phelps
July 11, 1929 ~ May 5, 2017
Bob “B.G.” Phelps, 87, of Mooresville, passed away May 5, 2017 at Worthington Place in Camby after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born July 11, 1929 in Diamond, Indiana Bob was the son of the late William and Leota (Cole) Phelps. On November 26, 1949 he was united in marriage to his loving wife Marjorie A. (Mills) Phelps and she survives.
Bob worked in skilled trades at General Motors for 41 years. A faithful servant of God, Bob was an active member and deacon at Mt. Gilead Church in Mooresville. He enjoyed working on and restoring old vintage cars, salmon fishing, and traveling. His greatest pleasure was following God and setting that example for his family.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marjorie; three daughters, Linda (Larry) Crews of Mooresville, Debra (Tom) Whitley of Mooresville, and Terri (Don) Bowman of Bloomington; seven grandchildren, Tom (Lyn) Whitley Jr., Rob (Mindy) Whitley, Jeff (Emmily) Crews, Jason (Stacy) Crews, Dan Whitley, Alicia (Brian) Willis, and Logan Bowman; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of friends in Christ at Mt. Gilead Church.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Bob Phelps from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Mt. Gilead Church in Mooresville. Jeff Faull, Terry Crist, and Tom Burgess will conduct the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the church. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Hollandsburg, Indiana at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Care and arrangements were entrusted to the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share online condolences with Bob’s family.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Grandpa and Logan Memories
I have many fond memories as a young girl spending time with the Phelps family. Church, sleep overs and boat adventures at,Raccoon Lake to name a few. This amazing family gave me so much love. My heart goes out to you and pray for strength and Gods’ comfort through family,friends and church. …
my deepest condolences , Sharlyne Henricks Wilson
The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office are with all of you at this time.
Nicole Browne
My deepest sympathies to Marge and family at Bob’s passing. Loved being a part of the family of Mt. Gilead with all your family.
The Pemberton Family have wonderful memories of living in Indiana. Marj, Bob, Linda, Debbie and Terri Jo are a part of those memories. My mom and dad always talked about all the good times they spent with Bob and Marj and what dear dear friends they were. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Cathy, Jenna and Teri
Thank You…i have several childhood memories with the Pemberton girls. Our parents were truly dear friends and i treasure the fun times we spent together in Mooresville and in Longmont! Thank you for your kind words. Terri Jo
God bless and thank you all for your thoughtfulness.
Your love and compassion for others will not be forgotten. You were a great servant of God and your example lives on in us as we take our daily walk with Him. Thank you for being the Father, you were. Love you and cherish the memories we hold dear. Til we meet again…..
In his last moments, he smiled as big as he could. And I know that he had seen god in that moment before he passed.