James E. Phelps Obituary
We bid farewell to James E. Phelps of Mount Carmel, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 4, 2025 at the age of 75. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Phelps to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Jennifer Phelps; and his siblings, Rathel, Roy, Ricky, Carroll Lee Phelps, Jerry Ring, Shirley Strader, Debbie Brooks, Mary Lou Stewart and Kathy Phelps.
He is survived by: his wife Aleta Joy Rayborn; his children, Timothy Burton (Kristi) of Princeton, IN, Cynthia Phelps (Mike Lagow) of Mt. Carmel, IL, Michael Burton (Shelly) of Mt. Carmel, IL, Stephanie Umfleet (William) of Mt. Carmel, IL and Deanna Woods (Jason) of Mt. Carmel, IL; his grandchildren, Tyler Phelps, William Umfleet, Natasha Groff, Chassie Umfleet, Alyssa Perry, Cheyenne Pierce, Telisha Ridgley, Robert Ridgley, Nathan Woods, Michael Burton, Erica Burton, Timia Butler, Zack Burton, Triston Phelps, Bryson Phelps and Dayton Brimm; and his siblings, Lindall Beatty of Kentucky, Carolyn Kennedy of Kentucky, Sue Tarrance of Kentucky, Sheila Stogner of Kentucky, Randall Beatty (Susan) of Kentucky, Janie Payne (Brad) of Princeton and Leroy Beatty of Illinois. He is also survived by 39 great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital in James memory.
