Daniel Lawrence Phelps, 76, a lifelong resident of the Lawrence Creek Community passed away Wednesday morning February 16, 2022 at his home. He was a merchant seaman at the young age of 17 and worked on boats his entire career. Daniel later became a tugboat captain, piloting “The Harry Mack” and “Robert Greene” up and down the mighty Mississippi River until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Daniel also enjoyed cooking for his family and many friends.
Survived by:
Son and Daughter in law: Danny and Sherri Phelps
Daughter in law: Daphne Phelps
5 Grandchildren and Spouses: Jacob Phelps, Jordan and McKayla Phelps, Alyssa Phelps, Addyson Phelps, Conner Holmes and Mya Thomas
Great-grandchild: Braxton Holmes
Nieces: Deirdra Phelps, Amanda Lang
Mother of his children: Patricia “Trish” Barber
Also numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son Timothy Lawrence Phelps, parents Lawrence Phelps and Loulie Magee Phelps, brother David Phelps.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Saturday February 19th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and after 12:00 pm on Sunday. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Sunday with Eld. Duane Ball officiating. Burial will follow in the Magee Cemetery at Lawrence Creek.
Pallbearers: Jacob Phelps, Jordan Phelps, Connor Holmes, Rocky Magee, Mark Barber, Matt Stogner
Honorary Pallbearers are Billy Knight, Stanley Woodward, Bruce Nielson, Kenny Roy Magee, Will Magee, Bruce Ard, Rodney Wood, Tony Magee, Paul Bryant, Lander Spears, Shon Crain and all other members of The Barn Crew.
The family was served by Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton.
