OBITUARY
 Robert
Brian Phelps
1957 - 2019
PHELPS, Robert Brian Robert Brian Phelps, 62, was born in Dallas on
March 5, 1957, and passed away, at home, after a lengthy heart and lung
disease on November 2, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra
Kay of Lake Tawakoni and her son, Richard Rochester of Addison; his
parents, Bob and Dee Phelps of Farmers
Branch; his sister, Kim Holtzman and husband, Mike; nephew, Shane
Mullens; niece, Shealee Greer and husband, Tony and sons, Ryder, Cash
and Casen; niece, Dusty Fife and husband, James and sons, J.D. and Evan;
aunts, Helen Kirby, Bess Elkins and Pat Hunt; as well as other extended
family members and many dear friends. Rob had a gift for being an
artist. He took lessons from Etta Mae Humphries. Rob graduated from R.L.
Turner in 1975. He attended Stephen F. Austin for a while, then he
decided he was ready to work. Rob accepted Jesus as his Saviour at six
years old and was baptized at First Baptist Church Farmers Branch. He
went to Sunday School and church and participated in all the activities.
He played R.A. (Royal Ambassadors) baseball and basketball then went on
to play little league. He was a leftie and a great pitcher. We spent
many hours going to his games. He loved every minute of it and so did
the whole family. We have reminisced about those days and how we wished
we could relive them!! Rob was a carpenter, just like Jesus. He loved
building things. He traveled all over the country doing commercial
finish out work. Rob owned his own company at one time. Rob built the
sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch. You can look around
and see his handiwork. What a perfect place for his memorial! He was a
good-natured guy, always ready to help if he saw a need. Rob had a way
with words and made us all laugh! He was kindhearted with a gentle soul.
Rob loved to fish, play golf and shoot pool. He was very good at all
three. He will certainly be missed at all our family get togethers.
There will be a void that no one can ever fill. Memorial service will be
Wednesday, November 13th at 1:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 13017
William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. (Family visitation
will be from 12:30 to 1:30 before the service.) In lieu of flowers, if
you would like, please make a donation to the American Heart Association
or First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch. |
Published in Dallas Morning News on Nov. 10, 2019
Submitted by Edward Lynn
Williams |
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