John Ott Phelps, 76, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to his eternal home on February 16, 2021.
John was born on January 29, 1945 in Olney, Texas to Earnest Floyd Sr. and Margie Ruth (Mayo) Phelps. He served proudly in the United States Army. John married Judy McKenzie on August 22, 1964 in Whitesboro, Texas. He was a retired machinist and owner of J&S Cabinet doors. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Whitesboro. John enjoyed fishing, hunting and flying. He loved his family and enjoyed hosting fish fries. He was a man always up for a challenge.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Phelps of Whitesboro; son, Steven Eric Phelps and wife, Sandra of Whitesboro; daughter, Johnna A. Taylor of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Erika Goodwin and husband, Chaz of Denison; Kristen E. Phelps of Denison; Dale Bailey of Whitesboro; Blythe Driggers of Whitesboro; Blayne Driggers of Whitesboro; Ashley Phelps of Whitesboro; McKenzie Phelps of Whitesboro; Haley Phelps of Whitesboro; great-grandchildren, Kinley Mitchell of Denison; Avereigh Goodwin of Denison; Sawyer Kerr of Whitesboro; Harper Goodwin of Denison; sister, Linda Wilson and husband, Bill of Whitesboro; as well as many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Margie Phelps Sr., brother Earnie Phelps Jr., and sister Carroll Hale.
Pallbearers will be Dale Bailey, Chris Rich, Blayne Driggers, John Hernandez, Chaz Goodwin and Brian Phelps.
Funeral services honoring John will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Bro. Larry Goodwin. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro. No formal visitation is scheduled.
What a reunion in heaven, with his mother, father, brother, sister and others. I am thankful there is no more pain, for him to endure. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sorely missed. With heartfelt sympathy, Janice
I am sorry for everyone’s loss. A big part of the family is gone but not forgotten. All of you were like a second family to me. John taught me a lot when I was younger and I thank him for that. RIP John.
My sympathy to all his family. I will surely miss Johnny, (I still liked to call him that). So honored to have him as a cousin, he was the best. Always easy going(most of the time), and willing to help others anytime. I am so thankful he allowed Aunt Margie to remain in her home as long as he did. He was her rock.
Mary Ann
So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. We had great times together, from fishing with his brother Earnie, to spending time at Margie’s house enjoying the many meals. It’s comforting knowing he is in the eternal presence of his loved ones and the good Lord forever.
So sorry to hear about John he was a good man will surely be missed
I am saddened at Johnny’s passing. I would like to express my condolences to the family and especially to Judy and to his sister Linda and her husband Bill. Johnny and Earnie were an important part of my childhood. Many good times we had way back then. RIP, Johnny.
I’m sorry to just now be hearing of my cousin Johnny’s passing. He was always so easy going and loving to me.