James O. “Jim” Phelps, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:30 am on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Jim was the retired owner/operator of Jim Phelps Stables, a member of the Ft. Massac Saddle Club, and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War.
Jim is survived by his cousins, Jerry Phelps and wife Judy and Jay Phelps; nephew, Pat Lassiter; and many friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Orville “Butch” Phelps and Lorraine Lassiter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com
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