Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Lynchburg, Virginia

Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps

March 2, 1931 - August 29, 2025 (94 years old)

Lynchburg, Virginia

Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Lynchburg, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps

March 2, 1931 - August 29, 2025 (94 years old)

Lynchburg, Virginia

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Jessie E. Phelps Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jessie E. Phelps (Lynchburg, Virginia), who passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore R. Phelps Sr. and Dr. Madelean C. Phelps; his siblings, Billy, Ted, Lewis, Lester and Malinda; and his children, Jesse Jr., Ted, James, George and Carolyn.

He is survived by: his wife Marion Braxton Phelps; his children, Madeline Green (Kenneth) and Donald (Adelle); and his sisters, Mabel Calloway and Harriette Phelps. He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory



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Sep 07

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220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Sep 08

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory-Lynchburg
220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Sep 08

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory-Lynchburg
220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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