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Willard Phelps, age 94, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his residence.
He was born on December 4, 1925 in Grundy, Kentucky, son of the late Sylvester and Ada Peters Phelps.
Willard was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII as a Tech Sergeant and was stationed in the Philippines and North Korea. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Somerset. He was a retired feed mill owner (Midget Mills), dairy farmer, pheasant hunter, loved watching westerns, and enjoyed his conversations with his Hardee’s and Shopville Good Ole Boys Breakfast Club friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his cat, Sally. Willard will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Ruby June Phelps, and four brothers; Orville Phelps, Elvis Phelps, Ocie Phelps, and Sylvester Phelps.
He is survived by two daughters; Mary Lou (Jim) Henderlight of Somerset, and Billye June (Jerry) Combs of Corbin, grandchildren; Cassie Henderlight, Johna VonLinger, Adam Combs, Sam Combs and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Barnesburg Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Combs and Bro. Clarence Floyd officiating.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Willard Phelps.
MY SYMPATHY TO ALL HIS FAMILY. I KNEW BILL WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND WE STOPPED BY THE MILL EACH WEEK TO GET MEAL AND FLOUR. JENNIE LEE MEECE-STUART/JOHN MEECE/ DORIS MEECE
Mary Lou and Billie June so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincere sympathy. Prayers for you all. May Willard rest in peace and perpetual light and rise in glory.
Billye June, Mary Lou, and families, I was saddened to read of the death of your father. May you find solace in your memories.
Peace be with you all.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Mary Lou and Billye June. I remember Uncle Bill so fondly as a sweet, constant presence in my childhood visits to Kentucky.
Prayers for MaryLou ,Billie June and the rest of the family.
Our deepest condolences are extended to Mary Lou, Billye June and the rest of Bill’s family.
Our deepest sympathies are with the family. We wish we could be with you at this time.
Mike and Joyce Wesley
Mary Lou so sorry to read of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.