Richard Phelps

Richard Louis Phelps, Sr., 77 of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, October 28, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Samuel & Catherine Staley Phelps. He was a past member of Immanuel Baptist Church, loved woodworking, especially making toys for his grandchildren, all types of fishing, especially salt water fishing, was a member of Hopewell Moose Lodge # 1472 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Phelps is survived by his sons, Richard L. Phelps, Jr. & wife Malinda, James B. Phelps, Steve A. Bleistein & wife Sherry, Michael W. Bleistein & wife Mary Ann, grandchildren, Emily Phelps, Melissa Bolton & husband Ian, Stephanie Kenney & husband Criss, Corey, Cole and Michaela Bleistein, great grandchildren, Parker and Alyssa Bolton, Ian Bolton, Jr., Catie Marston-Kenney, and special caregiver and mother of his sons, Mildred Irby. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 31 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, funeral service will be held on Monday, November 1 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joseph Elmore officiating. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimerâ??s Association Greater Richmond, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 or Diabetes Association Richmond Chapter, 2788 Hydraulic Road, Suite 4, Charlottesville, Virginia 27410. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .