Charles E. Phelps

Mr. Charles E. Phelps, age 79, of  588 Devils Racetrack Road, died Monday at his residence in Four Oaks.  Graveside services will be 11:00AM Thursday at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield with military honors.  Rev. Beth Burton-Williams will  officiate.       Mr. Phelps was born July 24, 1937 in Johnston County to Agnes Wilkins Phelps of Four Oaks and the late Arthur Phelps. He was preceded in death by sister, Margaret Batten.  Mr. Phelps retired from the US Navy after 21 years of service. Surviving in addition to his mother are; wife of 56 years, Rosario "Rosa" Phelps; son, Jose Phelps of Pine Level; daughters and sons-in-law, Maria P. Johnson and  Robert of Smithfield,  Yvonne P. Matthews and Charles of Four Oaks; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Dianne Harper of Four Oaks.  The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks and other times at the home. Flowers are welcome, however, donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation 111 Rockville Pike #420 Rockville, MD 20850. Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com.