ROCKY MOUNT – Dempsey Franklin Phelps passed away Monday, December 26, 2011.

Frank was born June 16, 1954, to Ella Bland Calhoun Phelps and Calvin Ivan Phelps Sr.

Frank is survived by his  wife of 38 years, Rebecca (Becky) Whitehurst Phelps, of the home; one daughter, Bobbie Phelps of Rocky Mount; two granddaughters; father-in-law, Gordon K. Whitehurst; two brothers-in-law, Gordon J. Whitehurst and Gloria Boykin, and Greg Whitehurst and wife, Sheryl; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and nephews;and countless friends and extended family.

He is preceded in death by both parents, Calvin and Ella; brother, Calvin Ivan Phelps Jr. (Sandy); and grandparents-in-law, Rebecca and CJ Whitehurst.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 7 p.m., at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount,  with Rev. Billy Webb officiating. Visitation will immediately follow services.

Flowers will be accepted or donations to the American Red Cross – Fred Turnage Chapter of Rocky Mount, would also be gratefully appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.