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Kenneth (Kenny) Owen Phelps, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019.  He was a member of Manslick Road Church of Christ.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Owen Phelps and Edna Childers Phelps, sisters Louise Phelps Amos, Alma Phelps Deweese and brothers Forrest Phelps and Carlos Phelps.

Left to cherish Kenny’s memory is his loving wife, Joyce Byars Phelps; daughters Sheila Phelps Casey (Jim) of Cleveland, TN; Sharon Phelps Brooks (Larry) of West Monroe, LA; Pam Elder (Jerry) of Columbia, TN; and Patricia Lichtsteiner (Bill) of Louisville, KY and son Scott Phelps (Trish) of Winnfield, LA. Eighteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Betty Greer of Knoxville, TN; Shirley Broyles of Louisville, KY and Lucille Curtis (Jay) of Louisville, KY and one brother Kermit Phelps (Chris) of Louisville, KY and several nieces and nephews.

Kenny worked for several years in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He then was the owner and operator of Kenny’s Tree Service.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/ or Manslick Road Church of Christ at 4724 East Manslick Road, Okolona, KY 40219

The Funeral Service will be Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10:00 am at Evergreen Funeral Home Dignity Memorial Chapel with the visitation on Sunday from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.Evergreen-Louisville.com to share condolences with the family.