BYROMVILLE, GA - John Milton Peavy, age 86, formerly of Byromville, GA passed away Wednesday night, March 25, 2015 at Brookdale's Assisted Living in Atlanta, GA. Visitation is scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Byromville Baptist Church with Rev. William Archibald officiating. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will follow at Swearingen Cemetery.
Mr. Peavy was born April 1, 1928 in Lilly, GA, to the late John B. and Georgia Peavy. He was a resident of Brookdale's Assisted Living in Atlanta and was retired from Eastern Airlines. Mr. Peavy was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Emma Huckaby Peavy.
Mr. Peavy is survived by his children: Elizabeth Peavy Wagner of LaGrange, GA and Jim (Cindy) Peavy of Smyrna, GA; five grandchildren: Page (Kevin) Tavares of Buford, GA, Joshua Peavy and Kristen Peavy of Smyrna, GA, Jamie McRae of LaGrange, GA, and Lauren (Michael) Alsabrook of LaGrange, GA. He also leaves behind fourteen great-grandchildren.
Friends and family may view and sign the guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma, GA is in charge of Mr. Peavy's funeral arrangements.