Denver Damon Phelps, 86, was born August 25, 1937 in Warren County, KY to the late Elon and Velma Manco Phelps. He departed this life Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

Denver had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Iva Baptist Church. He served his country proudly as a United States Marine for 8 years. He fought in the Vietnam War. Denver was on the USS WASP Aircraft Carrier at sea for 2 years. He was an expert Rifleman as a Marine. During his service he crossed the International Dateline and the Equator. He worked as a Mason.

Denver was united in marriage July 27, 1955 to Betty Jo Merideth Phelps, who preceded him in death December 9, 2023. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: David Michael and Timothy Ray Phelps; four brothers: Noel, Donald, Sydney, and Glen Phelps; two sisters: Rosie Davis and Winona Jean Lowery; and two grandchildren: Barry W. and Marcus E. Phelps.        

SURVIVORS:

1 son & daughter-in-law: Barry & Mary Phelps of Cave City, KY

3 daughters & a son-in-law: Kathy L. Beckham, Teri A. Fulcher of Bowling Green, KY, and Velma & Kevin Cowles of Cave City, KY

1 daughter-in-law: Betty Walkup Phelps of Auburn, KY

1 sister: Rita Mongold

Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, & nephews,

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Horse Cave, KY with Bro. Richard Blair and Bro. Dennis Mack officiating

Burial: Lighthouse Full Gospel Church Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Saturday at the church

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to Foster Toler Curry Funeral home for funeral expenses. These can be made at the church or at Foster Toler Curry Funeral Home.

Pallbearers:  Aaron Williams, Justen Davis, Nathen Davis, Kevin Cowles, James Smitson, and Matthew Stuard

Online condolences: wwwfostertolercurryfh.com

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg in charge of arrangements.