He was owner of Phelps Tire Service and of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, J.T Trantham and one sister, Cheryl Phelps.
He is survived by three daughters; Christy Phelps Trantham of Monticello, Asia Phelps of McGehee and Cheyenne Phelps of Monticello; one son, James Lamar "Bud" Phelps, Jr. of Monticello; two brothers, Roger Phelps and Garry Phelps both of Monticello; one son-in-law Trae Trantham of Monticello; four grandsons, Jacob, Joshua, Dalton and Mason and one granddaughter, Katie.
Condolences(29)
Jami Le'Miah Phelps-Taylor
Warren, AR Thursday, February 7, 2013 May he rest in peace. Even though I was never granted enough time with him to get to know him, I wish him the best and look forward to seeing him again.Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 6, 2012 R.I.P. Lamar. Prayers for your family.Asia Phelps
McGehee, AR Tuesday, November 20, 2012 I would like to thank everyone for your wonderful words about our dad. He was a GREAT and AWESOME person.. he knew how to be there for us. It is hard to lose someone you care about so much...He was the best daddy anyone could ask for!!
Thank Everyone!!
MARK L. HAYNES
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, November 15, 2012 CHRISTY & BUD, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK, I'M A GOOD LISTENER. I AM STORE MANAGER AT JOHNSON'S HERE IN MONTICELLO-IF YOU NEED ME , GIVE ME A CALL 367-5382Andi Wallace Moore
, AR Tuesday, November 13, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Lamar is a great man and will be missed. I Love You, Uncle Lamar! I may not have seen you since my "younger" days, but I always thought about you and you will always hold a special place in my heart.George Burks
Bryant, AR Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Lamar was a great friend while we were growing up and I'll always remember the great times we enjoyed listening to you guys play. We had some great times together. My thoughts are with all of you today.Jo Ann Norris
monticello, AR Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Christy & Your Precious boys we are truly sorry to here about your dad!!! He was such a great dad & grandfather!! He devoted his life around you & your precious boys!!!! You Are in our thoughts & prayers!!!! May god wrap this powerful hands around each & everyone of you & give you the strength & courage to get through this difficult time!! we love you Jo Ann , Anna & Graci NorrisFred & Joyce Higgins
Delhi, LA Tuesday, November 13, 2012 You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fred and Lamar were classmates at Drew Central.Rhea LaGrone
, TX Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Christy I am so sorry for your loss there are no words to comfort you at this time if you need me just callLEA FAULKNER AND FAMILY
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, November 13, 2012 CHRISTYI AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED AND WAS LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY HEART, THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS.
I HAVE STOOD IN YOUR SHOES AND I KNOW THE PAIN THAT YOU ARE GOING THREW AND I AM HERE IF YOU NEED ME.
LOVE ALWAYS
LEA FAULKNER
Terrye Davis
Conway, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 My condolences go out to the family. Lamar was a kind man.Carl & Gloria Hensley
, TX Monday, November 12, 2012 Christy, so sorry to hear about Lamar. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Phelps family. Love you.Teresa Peal
Denham Springs, LA Monday, November 12, 2012 GARY,AND ROGER PHELPSMY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
lIFE HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE WE LOST SHERILL,
BUT PLEASE KNOW THIS THAT I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH WE HAVE LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES
TERESA EVANS PEAL & CHARLES PEAL
Mike & Johnna Fuller
, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 My heart is with yours Asia.Trish
Monticello, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 Christy,So sorry for your loss, sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Shane Williams
Monticello, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 I am so sorry about Mr. Lamar. I really thought alot of this Christian man. He is at home with Our Lord, playing music that Never Ends. I know he is now at rest. :)Jason & Erica Barnard
, TX Monday, November 12, 2012 Christy,We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We send prayers for comfort for you, Jacob, Josh and the rest of the family.
Mary Haynie & family Brooke, Carley, Peyton
Monticello, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 Christy, we are praying for you and your family, and that may GOD help you find peace and comfort in this difficult time, and healing to follow with lots of cherished memories. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. We love you guys and will be thinking of you.Debra Kelly
Denver, CO Monday, November 12, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear of Lamar's passing. It made me smile this morning remembering Lamar and Gary, Val Albright, Gary Coon and the rest of us - what a group back in the '60's. May you find comfort in your memories and God give you peace during this time.Carol Moore and Family
Monticello, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 Our prayers are with youjanice crosswhite
monticello, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 sorry to hear about lamar's passing he was a great person to know and will be missedAlice Daugherty Mcgehee
Star City, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss.Brian Foshee
Monticello, AR Monday, November 12, 2012 I'm so sorry for the loss of Mr. Lamar . I had the pleasure of meeting Jim many years ago and he was a great man and would help anyone he could. I'm sure going to miss him, but I Know he's in a much better place. He may be gone, but NEVER forgotten! My thoughts and prayers are with the family , kids , and friends of Mr. Lamar . I'm here for you guys if there's ANYTHING I can do to help.....UNCLE PAUL & MARY MCHAN
COLUMBIA, TN Sunday, November 11, 2012 CRISTY, JAKE & JOSH, WE ARE SO SAD FOR YOUR LOSS, HE LOVED YOU ALL VERY MUCH. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE. LOVE YOU MUCH.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 11, 2012 So sorry to hear about your loss. I got to know Lamar when we were in school at Drew Central. Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.mary lou cooper
monticello, TX Sunday, November 11, 2012 so sorry for your loss , i have talk to him everyday when he was walking down speer st. he was a VERY good man. RIPKim Briant
Cominto, AR Sunday, November 11, 2012 Praying for all the family, he was a good man & will be missedlisa forrest
monticello, AR Sunday, November 11, 2012 So sorry for y;alls loss,your in my thoughts and prayersSheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 11, 2012 Christy,I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.