Deacon Brody Phelps

   Deacon Brody Phelps, 2 years old, of 310 B Evans-Bass Road, Edenton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Vidant Chowan Hospital.

   Deacon was born in Pitt County on September 6, 2014, and was the son of Gerald Vance “Gerry” Phelps, II and Valene Woodley Phelps.

   In addition to parents he is survived by two brothers, Connor McKay Phelps, and by Bowen Declan Phelps, due to be born on September 24th; maternal grandparents, Horace and Denise Woodley of Columbia; paternal grandparents, Gerry and Mary Louise Phelps of Edenton; maternal great-grandmother, Audrey Richardson of Columbia; paternal great-grandmother, Audrey Phelps of Roper; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

   Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and will be officiated by Pastors Greg Brookins and Kenneth Littleton. Burial will follow in the Harrell Family Cemetery at the home. Friends may join the family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home and other times at the residence.

   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a memorial fund established in Deacon’s name at any State Employee’s Credit Union, or to Cabin Swamp Church of Christ, 3076 Newlands Road, Columbia, NC 27925.

   Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.