Frank Phelan, Jr.

Frank Phelan, Jr., 88, of Plainview passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in Plainview. Funeral Services were Monday, June 15, 2009, at First Christian Church in Plainview with Dr. Max Browning officiating and Mr. Lanny Voss assisting. Graveside services were Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Phelan was born on December 11, 1920, in Commerce to Frank, Sr. and Myrtis Nancy Phelan. He grew up and attended schools in Memphis. He attended Texas A&M for two years and was a member of the Cavalry Troop D. He then attended and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with his degree in business. He also attended Harvard and was called to serve his country before he completed his thesis for his master’s degree. He served in the Army reserves all through college. He served in France during WWII. After the war he returned home to the family business which was a Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He owned and operated the Memphis Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Clarendon for many years until 1977. He then managed the Coca-Cola Plant in Plainview for five years before retiring in 1983.

Frank was a long time Scouter, which means he served on the business side of the Boy Scouts of America for many, many years. He was very active in the United Way for many years, was past-president of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity in Austin, was past president of the Lions Club in Clarendon, and was a member of the Rotary Club in Plainview for 30 years.

He married Wanda Avant Johnson on January 23, 1948, in Childress, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; baby Phelan (died at birth); and one sister, Mildred Allmond and husband Carl.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Phelan; two sons, Frank Phelan, III, and wife Patricia, Charles Phelan; and two granddaughters, Vanessa Phelan and Alanna Phelan.
The family suggest memorials to First Christian Church,1800 N IH 27, Plainview, Texas 79072, South Plains Council of Boy Scouts of America, 30 Briercroft Office Park, Lubbock, Texas 79412, or Golden Spread Council/Adobe Walls District, 401 Tascosa Rd., Amarillo, Texas 79124.