William Burns Phelan Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of William Burns Phelan Jr. (Owensboro, Kentucky), born in Washington, District of Columbia, who departed this world on April 16, 2026 at the age of 83. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Burns Phelan (Bo) and Irene Tennyson Phelan. He is survived by: his wife Beverly; his children, Bo Phelan (Amanda), Beth Worth (Jason), Ben Phelan (Rebekah) and Brad Phelan (Gloria); his stepgrandchildren, Emma (Nils), Mayes, Grayson McFarland, Radley, Chandler Worth, Will, Violet, Jack, Ruby, Carver, Miller and Edy Phelan; and his great grandchild Anders Egil Ellefsen. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky.
