Arthur Dale Phelps, 51, of Virginia Beach and Tyner, NC, went to be with his Savior Wednesday, August 19, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Arthur was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Kenneth A. and Pia A. “Dolly” Phelps. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at AMSEC and Colonna’s LLC as a Heavy Industrial Pipefitter Supervisor. Arthur was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norfolk.
He is also survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Robin Phelps; three children Sarah Phelps, Joshua Phelps and Katie Phelps; brother, Mark E. Phelps; two sisters, Hollie M. Godfrey and Melissa S. Hickling; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. A private burial will be held Friday with military honors. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Suburban Christian Church, 5132 Bellamy Manor Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. Reverend C. Todd Haynes will officiate. The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolence may be offered to the family at altmeyerfh.com.
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday August 27, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Saturday August 29, 2015
11:00 am
Cemetery
Memorial
Service
Robin, Ken, Dolly, Missy, Holly, and Mark, I wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear that Arthur has died and I wanted you to know that I have been praying for your family. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you as you continue to mourn his loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ross, Andrea, Ryan, and Rachel
Robin, Ken, Dolly, Missy, Holly, and Mark, I wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear that Arthur has died and I wanted you to know that I have been praying for your family. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you as you continue to mourn his loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ross, Andrea, Ryan, and Rachel
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all.
Dear Ken, Dolly, Melissa and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the God of all comfort would be with you today and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children, during this time of “joyful sadness.” We are thankful to have known Art, and also that we know where he is and Who he is with, right at this very moment.
Ken, Dolly and family, we are so saddened for your loss. So much goes through our heads at a time like this, words fail us, but we know God is with you and Arthur’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all during this time. We feel some of your pain, but we have not known a loss of this magnitude. We do know that God is faithful, and Arthur is in His loving care forever! We will call you soon, and should it be that we can help in any way, please let us know! We love you all!
Robin,
My prayers go out to you and entire extended family. I wish I knew the right words to say but just know that you are a strong lady but don’t hesitate to reach out and ask for a shoulder. I know that you and the kids are still in a state of shock but just remember all of the awesome memories that were made in your family and think of those to bring you all strength. You have angel to help you. Again, my prayers for you all.
Sharon
Robin, my full heart condolence to you and your family. He’s in God’s loving presence. Peace and love to you & your family. Much love, Dawn