James Irvin "Jim" Phelps, Jr., age 72, of Hindman, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center at Hazard, KY. He is survived by; three brothers, Gary Phelps, Alden Phelps and Jonathan (Kathy) Phelps; seven sisters, Linda Phelps, Jennifer (Gary) Taylor, Debbie (Donnie) Todd, Darlene (Kendall) Murphy, Sherri (Paul) Bubnick, Pam (Mike) Burdine and Barbara (Tony) DePrato, a very special aunt, Freeda Murphy; a host of nieces and nephews, and a brother-in-law, Randy Allen.He was preceded in death by; his parents, James Irvin Phelps Sr. and Elsie Marie Hall Phelps; one sister, Judy Allen; and one niece, Missi Taylor.Funeral services will be held at Pulaski Funeral Home on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM with visitation being held at the Pulaski Funeral Home, Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Phelps Family Cemetery at Somerset, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hindman Settlement School and Hindman First Baptist Church.Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of all local arrangements.