Carlin Phelps

Carlin F. Phelps, 77, of St. Louis died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at deGreeff Hospice House at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Sept. 17, 1926, at Burfordville, son of Chester F. and Jettie L. Jones Phelps. He married the former Doris Buttram.

Phelps was retired from Monsanto. He served on the board of directors at 1st Community Credit Union, and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include a son, Gary Phelps of St. Louis; a daughter, Jettie Mendolia of St. Louis; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Friends may call at Hoffmeister South County Chapel in St. Louis from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.