Richard Earl Phelps
March 30, 1945 - December 31, 2020
Richard Earl Phelps, 75, of Shacklefords, VA passed away December 31, 2020. Richard retired after 20 years of service as a Newport News firefighter and then became a Security Guard at Riverside Regional Hospital and retired with 20 years of service. Richard also served as the President of the Newport News Firefighter Association. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Lynda A. Phelps; a step-son Robert Ford (Beth); a step-daughter Jennifer Ford (Thel Dominici); grandchildren Naudia Whitaker (Dylan), Zachary Ford (Abby), Tyler Borum, Amanda Ford, Katherine Ford and Benjamin Haigh; and a great-grandson Charlie. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Richard Earl Phelps, 75, of Shacklefords, VA passed away December 31, 2020. Richard retired after 20 years of service as a Newport News firefighter and then became a Security Guard at Riverside Regional Hospital and retired with 20 years of... View Obituary & Service Information