Bobby Joe Phelps

Bobby Joe Phelps of Ackerman, MS, passed away onWednesday, October 1, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Bobby Joe was born on June 10, 1965, in Ackerman, MS, to Melvin and Jo Ann (Adair) Phelps. Hewas 60 years old. Bobby attended Blythe Creek Baptist Church in his younger years of life before becoming a member of Holy Trinity Community Church in Memphis, TN.

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM with Bro. Rob Faulk officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held prior toservice time from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Bobby Joe is survived by his long time partner Kevin Wheet of Memphis, TN, brothers, Carl “Barney” Phelps and Barry Phelps, both of Ackerman, MS; and his sister, Beth Love of Ackerman, MS. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Bobby Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Jo Ann (Adair) Phelps.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Community Church Food Pantry in Memphis, TN.