James Ray "Rocky" Phelps's obituary , Passed away on July 2, 2025 in Lumberton, Texas

James Ray "Rocky" Phelps

August 10, 1951 - July 2, 2025 (73 years old)

Lumberton, Texas

James Ray "Rocky" Phelps's obituary , Passed away on July 2, 2025 in Lumberton, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lumberton Family Funeral Home and Forest Oaks Funeral Home

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James Ray "Rocky" Phelps

August 10, 1951 - July 2, 2025 (73 years old)

Lumberton, Texas

James Ray Phelps Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Ray Phelps of Lumberton, Texas, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ray Phelps to show support.

Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Phelps and Helen Bernice Phelps; and his wife Sharon Phelps. He is survived by: his children, Sarah Potter (Brandon), Danielle Phelps (KC Mitchell) and Timothy Pessink (Sarah); and his grandchildren, Aidan Potter, Zoe Potter, Patrick Pessink, Lina Pessink and Ashlynn Pessink.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lumberton Family Funeral Home and Forest Oaks Funeral Home



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Candlestick Baptist Church
130 W Candlestick Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657

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July 12

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Candlestick Baptist Church
130 W Candlestick Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657

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