Thomas "Tommy" Wray Phelps

Thomas “Tommy” Wray Phelps, 43, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020 at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. Tommy was born on November 13, 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia to Thomas and Denise Phelps. Tommy was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, George and Evelyn Wray and his paternal grandparents, Thomas Phelps Sr. and Virginia Fialia. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Thomas and Denise Phelps; son, Jerome Phelps; sister, Bonnie Talley (Shaun Talley); 2 nieces, Madison and Haley Talley; loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many great friends and we must include his two beloved dogs, Titan and Mega. At an early age Tommy enjoyed fishing with his dad, this continued when he was older and would go fishing with family and friends whenever he had the chance. He played football and baseball with Azalea Little League in his youth and as an adult he would play basketball with his friends. After graduating Granby High School in 1997, when he wasn’t working in home repairs, you could find him camping or playing pool with his friends. With Tommy’s passing we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated, although we will miss him every day he will always remain forever in our hearts. There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 4-8pm. The funeral service will be Friday, January 8, 2021 at 11:00am. All services will be at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at 6329 E. VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502.