MONTEZUMA, GA - J.B. Peavy, 84, of Montezuma, GA passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 24, 2014 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cedar Valley Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Truitt and Rev. Ed Sandefur officiating. Burial will follow at Bertha Dozier Memorial Park.
Mr. Peavy was born December 23, 1929 in Unadilla, GA to the late Julius Peavy and Jessie Mae Smith Peavy. He was a deacon and faithful member at Cedar Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Peavy served in the Army National Guard 48th Brigade and retired from Robins Air Force Base after thirty-six years.
Mr. Peavy is survived by his wife, Minnie B. Peavy of Montezuma, GA; four children: Susan (T.C.) Peavy Sessions of Atlanta, GA, Elaine (Danny) Middlebrooks of Perry, GA, Angela (Buddy) Trussell of Montezuma, GA, and Jay (Shea) Peavy of Byron, GA; seven grandchildren: Jerry Brown, Jr., Crystal (Dale) Thorn, Danielle (Jarrod) Clark, Michelle (Josh) Grube, Brock Trussell, Mindi Trussell, Brailey Peavy, and Piper Peavy. He also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren: Connor Clark, Chasen Thorn, Keller Peaster, Madelaine Thorn, Emerson Clark, Tate Peaster, Brianna Brown, and Dani Reese Grube. In addition, he leaves behind his cat, Midnight, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Flowers will be accepted of memorial contributions may be made to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210, (478) 633-5660.
Friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma, GA is in charge of funeral arrangements.