He was born in Houston, Texas on May 4, 1961. He attended Booker T. Washington High School.
Frank had a career in laundry services as a delivery driver for Tide Cleaners.
He had a passion for sports, specifically basketball.
In 2007, he married Betel Phelps, and they were together until his passing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Charles Phelps and Lizzie Stowers and brother, Johnny Lee Dickson (Richard).
He is survived by his wife, Betel Phelps; his children Antoina Pope, Chakeitha Thornton (Dennis), Joyclyn Phelps-Brown (Xavier), and Frank Phelps III (Ashley); Jeremy Phelps, Elizabeth Phelps, and Abigail Phelps. He is also survived by his grandchildren - Wayne Harris, Mykel Ashley, Willie Waddel III, Ashton Phelps, Aliyah Phelps, Kindahl Brown, Ava Thornton, and Dominic Thornton; and his siblings - Billy Manning, Eddie R. Dickson, and James E. Dixon.
A visitation for Frank will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Earthman Resthaven, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060. A funeral service will occur Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060. A committal service will occur Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home and Cemetery, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060.
