<p>GREENWOOD</p>
<p>Michael Ray Phelps, 59, of Greenwood, passed away June 22, 2016.</p>
<p>He was born Feb. 13, 1957, in Indianapolis, to his parents George “Bill” and Shirley (Greene) Phelps.</p>
<p>Michael was a retired Army veteran of the 101st Airborne-Fire Rescue and worked for the Local 18 Indianapolis, Heat and Frost Insulators; he retired in 2000. He was a Mason, a member of the Greenwood VFW and attended Vineyard Church. Michael participated in the Civil War Round Table. He graduated from Greenwood High School, Class of 1975. He was a member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department for 13 years and of Asbestos Workers Local 18 Indianapolis.</p>
<p>Michael was the author of two books, "Dark and Bloody Ground" and "Dark and Bloody Ground, Sowing the Wind."</p>
<p>He is survived by his children, Michael W. (Shannon Lochard) Phelps of Whiteland, Emily E. (Zachary Walkup) Phelps of New Whiteland and Anne M. (William Stevenson) Phelps of Greenwood; one sister, Roberta (Michael) Arthur of Whiteland; two brothers, Robert “Bob” Sue Phelps of Fruitdale and William “Bill” (Debbie) Phelps of Martinsville; seven grandchildren, Michael, Kaceik and Easton Phelps, Haiden Redinger, Hailey Statzer, Dalton Walkup and Brylee Lochard; his former wife, Christa Phelps; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dog, Teddy. Special thank-you to the McClellan family for their support.</p>
<p>Michael was preceded in death by his parents, George and Shirley Phelps.</p>
<p>A celebration of life service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, at the Vineyard Church, 512 S. Madison Greenwood, with visitation from 4 p.m. until service time at the church. Military honors will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be given to the Shirley Phelps Foundation for Kids in Need at Isom Elementary School, 50 E. Broadway St., Greenwood IN 46143.</p>
<p>Arrangements have been entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home, Whiteland Chapel.</p>
<p><strong>Information:</strong> jessenfuneralhome.com.</p>
