George Ben Phelps

George Ben Phelps, 82, of Gulfport died Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a CPO after over 20 years of service. He was Baptist. Mr. Phelps was a life member of the following organizations: American Legion Post # 119, Gulfport, VFW Post 4526, Gulfport, MOC PT 2, Gulfport, DAV Chapter 5, Gulfport, Elks Lodge # 606, Biloxi and was a member of Eagles Aries 383, Traverse City, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janie D. Phelps; sisters, Scottye Sauls and Rayma Marengo; and step-son, Michael Silva. Mr. Phelps is survived by six step-daughters, Joan Ezzo, Phil Copp, Patricia Welch, Pamela Silva, Paula McPhetres and Angela Cockrell; a step-son, John Bourque; a sister, Sherry Daniel of Gulfport; longtime companion, Elaine Faye Monroe Ledet; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com