THOMASBORO, IL-  Wayne Phelps, 93, of Thomasboro, IL, passed away at 9:22 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, Illinois, with Pastor Hank Sanford officiating.  There will be a visitation one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home (1-2PM).

Wayne was born January 30, 1928 in Villa Grove, IL, a son of Charles Christopher and Birgie Mae (Riddle) Phelps.  Survivors include two brothers, Jim Phelps of Urbana, IL and Jerry Eugene Phelps of Thomasboro;  nephews, H. Ronald Phelps and Jimmy Phelps, Jr.; nieces, Kathy Stoller, Sharon Slade and Peggy Allen, and great nephews, Ronald Phelps, Keith Phelps and Ben Stoller.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Clarence, Floyd, Harold, Stella and Irene.

Wayne served in the United States Army from 1950-1952, and was stationed in Germany.  He worked as a printer for the University of Illinois for 38 years and loved his job, especially printing tickets for famous entertainers that performed at the Assembly Hall.

Wayne was a member of Webber Street Church.  He enjoyed fishing, golf, country music, and was an avid Cubs fan and U of I basketball and football fan.  Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice, 1813 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign, IL 61821.  Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com