William "Bill" Phelps

William E. "Bill" Phelps, 74 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away December 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1948 in Hope, Indiana. He was the son of Edward Phelps and Mary Bell (Fraze) Shoopman. He is survived by his life-long partner, Jean Richards, of Edinburgh and she survives. He is also survived by his step-son, Scott (Amy) Richards of Edinburgh, Indiana, step-daughter, Bobbi (Dan Masino) Richards of Georgetown, Kentucky, and grandchildren, Kierra Richards, Noah Childers, Olivia Richards, and Maddie Richards.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-daughter, Stephanie Richards Childers, sister, Dianna S. Cowan, and half-sister, Jackie Lee Shoopman.

Bill was a retired self-employed auto body repairer and painter. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren, his dogs, Belle and Zoey, dirt track stock car and NASCAR racing, and was an IU sports, Colts, and Pacers fan.

A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Jim Hudson at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana. Calling will be from 11:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.