Brian R. Martinez-Phelps, 37, Moline, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. Funeral services are 11 AM Wednesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, Moline. Visitation is 4-7 PM Tuesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the family.

Brian was born on October 18, 1982 in Silvis, the son of Edwin Martinez and Susan (Ransom) Phelps. He graduated from UTHS class of 2000 and received an associate's degree from Scott Community College. He was an assembler at John Deere Harvester, East Moline. Brian enjoyed watching gangster and horror movies. He liked vintage and lowrider cars and riding his motorcycle. He was a Black Belt in Karate. Brian loved family time especially being with his children.

Survivors include his children; Alejandro, Marissa and Alycia, parents Edwin Martinez, Davenport, mother, Susan (Roger) Rockwell, Moline, grandmother Joann, brothers; Gary (Tracy) Phelps, Coal Valley, Tyler Rockwell, Moline and Cesar Nunez, Silvis.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather and sister, Lesley Martinez.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 11:00 AM