John Ward Phelps of St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, passed away at his residence on November 5, 2018 from hypertensive cardiac disease.
John was active with the Mozart Society and Glynn Arts and loved walking in town or along the shoreline feeding the seagulls. Throughout his life, he enjoyed playing the piano, painting, writing, stock investing and donating to charities. He worked most of his professional life on Wall Street in New York City before retiring to St. Simons.
His late mother, Kay Phelps and late brother, Tom Phelps also lived in the area. John was also preceded in death by a sister, Julie Mathiesen. Left to cherish John’s memories are his sister, Kathy Delf, numerous nieces and nephews. John had many friends in the area. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com