William Phelps Sr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Phelps Sr. of Danville, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on December 26, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Phelps Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping William's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ballard H. Kirby-Phelps and Mary Lucille Kirby-Phelps; his children, William "Bill" Phelps Jr. and Valerie Phelps; and his wife Virginia Ann Phillips.
He is survived by: his daughters, Regina Andrews (Mark) of Kansas City, Kansas, Marian Foster of Danville, Illinois and Janet Herman (Walter) of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
