Thomas Leon Phelps

1942 - 2017

Thomas Leon Phelps obituary, 1942-2017, Mapleton, IL

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

1203 West Garfield Ave

Bartonville, Illinois

Thomas Phelps Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 19, 2017.

Thomas Leon Phelps Sr., 75, of Mapleton, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1942 in Mattoon, Illinois to Garl and Gertrude (Nelson) Phelps. He married Bonnie L. Mueller on October 5, 1963 in Paxton, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Jason (Susan) Phelps of Tucson, Arizona and Thomas (Dianna) Phelps Jr. of Greenwood, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Caleb, Samuel Hannah and Margaret Phelps, Travis (Amanda) Banks,Trevor Banks and Tanner Curry; three great grandchildren, Arthur Sutton, Ryden and Marley Banks; one brother, Richard (DeeJay) Phelps of Mercer Island, Washington and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joan Bays.

Tom was a truck driver working for Advanced Trucking and was a farmer. He loved the land and working outdoors. He was a master model ship and airplane creator. He loved restoring Volkswagen automobiles and was a talented mechanic. Tom was a member of the National Rife Association. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Bartonville. Tom was also a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael Jones will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 9:30am until 11:00 am. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to his church or to the Bartonville St. Jude Run You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.

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August 27, 2017

Marlene Stalter

I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace.

August 22, 2017

Angi (Ballman) Toland

I'm so sad to hear of this news. I have fond memories playing on the Phelps pond with Tommy when we were kids...and growing up together. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. xo

August 21, 2017

George Ahten

You will be missed buddy in the field and as a friend. Good memories of our long talks and your good advice. Life won't be the same without you. George Ahten Family

August 21, 2017

Nicole Rose

My Condolences to you and your family. Tom Sr. was always so nice. I remember him showing off his tractors and Noah thought we was an amazing man to have them!

XOXO Nicole Rose

August 21, 2017

Lynne Manley

I never had the opportunity to meet Tom but my son got to know him well and was so very fond of him. I know he was a good man and will be terribly missed by those who were blessed to have known him. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. The Manley Family

August 20, 2017

Dianna

August 20, 2017

Dianna Daughter-in-law

You are so loved and are going to be missed by so many! We will make sure you live on in memory and in our hearts! So thankful you are no longer in pain!!!
Now you can rest easy knowing you are with your parents and sister again. It's your time to walk with the Lord. We'll see you again one day.
As you always said, when ending a telephone call "stay sanitary"

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