J.L. “Jake” Phelps, 77, of Stowell died June 9, 2005 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday June 12, 2005 at Broussard’s Chapel, 134 W. Buccaneer, Winnie with burial in Fairview Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday evening 5:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home. Services will be officiated by Cowboy Bob Kahla.
Jake was a superior horseman, horse trainer and all around cowboy that everyone knew and loved. He enjoyed visiting with his friends on a daily basis as well as working cows and riding his horse. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Era. Jake was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by brothers Lloyd E. Phelps, Edward G. “Dickie” Phelps and sister Verna Phelps Burrell. He is survived by his sister, Dolly Kier Gill of Houston; five nieces and three nephews.
