Dwain M. Phelps, Jr.
Dwain M. Phelps, Jr., 69, of Bourbon, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Dwain Melvin Phelps, Jr. was born in Ironton, Missouri on December 23, 1952 to Dwain and Nelda (Midgett) Phelps, Sr. He grew up in Belgrade and the family moved to Bourbon when Dwain was 11 years old. He graduated from Bourbon High School in the class of 1970. Later he made many visits to Southeast Texas with brothers and friends. He subsequently relocated to Southeast Texas and went to work for Dow Chemical. It was Texas where he was blessed with two wonderful daughters, Melissa and Alicia.
Dwain moved back home to Missouri in 1989; went to work for the Iron Worker Local 396 for 20+ years and continued raising his daughters. Dwain had a passion for staying in shape and body building. In the late 90’s to the early 2000’s, he owned and operated Dwain’s Gym in Bourbon.
Dwain was an avid hot rod lover. He enjoyed attending and watching drag races and working on his own vehicles at home. Dwain also enjoyed spending time mowing his lawn and landscaping. You could always find him at his home or the home of his daughters working on a DIY project.
Dwain enjoyed traveling to see his daughters and their families after they were grown and made sure that he was always available, no matter what time, day or night. He cherished time spent with them, and especially his grandchildren.
He was a strong, selfless, caring, and devoted son, brother, father, uncle, Pip Pop and friend. Dwain will be so dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Dwain is survived by his parents, Dwain and Nelda Phelps, Sr. of Bourbon, MO, his daughters, Melissa Phelps of Kingston, TN and Alicia Schaeffer and husband Cody of Sour Lake, TX; one brother, Keith Phelps and wife Vicki of Bourbon, MO; two sisters, Sally Phelps of Bourbon, MO and Nancy Massie and husband Bob of Bourbon, MO; three grandchildren: Cash, Abigail, and Audrey; close personal friend, Tamie Cape of Steelville, MO; his three pups: Charlie, Mouse, and Mandy; along with other extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Marvin and Hazel Midgett, and Herbert and Florence Phelps, and brother Jeff Phelps and his wife, Donna.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be shared with Dwain’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.