Robert "Bobby" Eugene Phelps, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born November 26, 1946, in White Plains, KY, to the late Helen Juanita Brothers Phelps and William "Bill" E. Phelps. He was formerly employed by Island Creek Coal Company and at G.E. Aircraft Engines where he retired as an x-ray technician. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Phelps; sister-in-law, Sandra Phelps; and brother-in-law, Bobby Carroll.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Melicent Ratliff Phelps of Madisonville; daughter, Angela (Larry) Moore of Hanson, KY; son, Greg (Jennifer Coombs) Phelps of Madisonville; sister, Shirley (Larry) Stanley of White Plains; brother-in-law, Leif (Nancy) Ratliff of Madisonville; grandchildren, Angelica (Jamey) Morse, Addysen Phelps, Michael Kaleb Blankenship, and Dylan Moore; great-grandson, Micah Curtis; and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Park Avenue Baptist Church with Len Young officiating. Burial will be held at West Lawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY at a later date. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/ or your favorite charity.