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1927
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2015
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Albert Peay Obituary
Evansville, IN
Albert A. Peay, 87, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on Sunday, October 4, 2015.
He was a simple man involved in living life until his illness. He was the oldest child of Aubrey and Katie (Hunt) Peay of Huntsville, KY. Albert served his family, employer, country, many friends and relatives in a kind and generous way with much dignity and loyalty. He was never judgmental, but always joking. Albert believed that kindness and compassion for others played a huge part of living life. He served his country in Japan after graduating from Rochester High School. He was a Guard at the Sugamo Prison, Japan, where the notorious war criminals were held until their deaths. He returned to the state to marry his sweetheart, Wanda DeArmond Peay. During their marriage of 68 years, they had 5 children. He retired from SIGECO after 38 years of dedicated service. After retirement, Albert and his wife traveled the country for 10 years, seeing many of our national treasures. He had a side business as owner of many properties, which seemed like a hobby to him. Albert was very civic minded, getting involved in many activities at SIGECO, being politically active, belonging to the Hadi Shriners, Scottish Rite, and a lifetime member of the VFW 1114, a Kentucky Colonel, and a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, Morgantown, KY.
He was preceded in death by children, Rollie and Denny Peay; his parents; and brothers, Elbert and Alex.
Albert is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda Peay; children, Randy Peay, Clarence Peay, and Angie Francis (Bob); 6 grandchildren, Travis Peay (Vicki), Andy, Tiffany and Shelly Peay, Amy Jarvis (Steve) and Billy Jines (Jessa); 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Aubrey "Joe" Peay, Roscoe Peay (Judy), Tyler Peay (Doris); sisters, Jean Ferrell (Vineyard), and Annie Wester. He was Uncle Albert to several nieces and nephews, and he also has several cousins.
Albert was dearly loved and will be missed by his devoted family. The Soul is immortal and love never dies.
We would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their kind and helping hands these past few weeks. A special thank you to Linda McFarland whose loving care and kindness to Albert was so appreciated by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Alexander West Chapel with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Wednesday, 3-8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please support a Cancer Research Center. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Peay
October 9, 2015
Blessing to all the Peay family with Alberts passing. I'm sure you will all carry loving memories of him. Patsy (Judy Peays sister) and Robert Eaton and family.
Mandi Creamer
October 8, 2015
May you now find peace and comfort. God bless you and your family.
Tiffany Peay
October 8, 2015
My papaw was an amazing man who will be greatly missed by many. No one could ever fill his shoes, he was one of a kind! He was a selfless man, a dedicated husband and a loving father and grandfather. They don't make men like him anymore! I was truly blessed to be apart of his life. Thank you Pa-paw for everything you taught me. You might not think I was listening... but I was. May you rest in peace and rejoice in Heaven with your loved ones that have already passed on. Don't worry about Ma-maw we will take good care of her until you meet again. Love Always, Tiffany.
Jerry Dorris
October 7, 2015
Dear family, Jerry & I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Treasure Wanda because the loss of your parents leave a big empty part of you gone. You have all the most wonderful memories of your dad & those memories will be comforting to you. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. Jerry & Sue Dorris
Amy Jarvis
October 7, 2015
My papaw was very special to me! He taught me a lot of things in life. Anybody that knows my grandfather knew he was a very kind, giving, intelligent, and loving person. One of my favorite memories was Papaw and I would go to (DQ) Dairy Queen to get ice cream. There are so many memories that we had together, I will cherish them forever!
I miss you so much Papaw!!
Ginny Sherwood
October 7, 2015
Randy,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope you are doing well!
Thinking of you,
Ginny Sherwood
Jennifer Peay-Andree
October 7, 2015
On our trips to Kentucky, we would often stop at Uncle Albert and Aunt Wanda's home. Uncle Albert and I would play chess; Although, I was never able to beat him, he always left me with an encouraging, softly spoken word, with a smile. We love you so very much Uncle Albert! Aunt Wanda and family, we love you too! My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. His soul has sailed beyond our horizon, so we say goodbye. But as we say goodbye, the family on the other side is saying, "Here he comes!" A Peay Family Reunion!
October 7, 2015
prayers for the Peay family during the Loss of Al. Doris Ragle
Karla Brooks
October 7, 2015
My father, Billy Brooks worked for years with Al at Sigeco. As I young girl, I remember hearing funny stories about Al at the dinner table. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Beth Seaton
October 7, 2015
I am saddened to learn that your dear father, grandfather and friend has passed away. I loved his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please give Ms. Wanda a hug for me. Our deepest sympathy to everyone.
Billy Jines
October 7, 2015
I could not have asked for a better papaw. He taught me so much. He taught me how to fish. We would go down every summer to my Aunt Annie Pearl's farm to ride horses in Rochester, KY. He taught me to appreciate the simple life. I chuckle about this now, but when I graduated 8th grade my parents took me on a cruise down to the Virgin Islands. Papaw gave me $200 for a graduation gift. Well we went on our trip, and I came back and he asked me what I spent the money he gave me on. Being that I was 14 and irresponsible I pulled out a pair of Oakley sunglasses. They were the "in" thing back then. He had a cow. He could not believe I spent that much money on a pair of sunglasses. I still have them to this very day. "Things" didn't have much value to him. It was his family and friends that he cared most about. I can remember when I was very young he would have me count out $5 in change for him to go play poker at the VFW. He taught me how to drive and gave me my first truck. My only wish is that my future children could have known him. I will pass along the lessons he taught me to them, and I will make sure they know that their great grandpa was an amazing human being. I miss you so much papaw.
Roscoe and Judy Peay
October 6, 2015
Albert was the beloved older brother, always ready to help when we needed it. He was kind, funny, and the absolute repository of all the family history. Wanda and family, you are in our hearts and prayers at this sad time and we will hold you in our arms when we see you. He's not gone, he's just over the horizon where we can't see him and he's with all the family who have gone before us. We love you all.
October 6, 2015
Joe sorry to read about your brother. I could see the resemblance right away. Hope you are doing O.K. Carolyn and I are fine. I'm thinking of you.
Larry Hamlet
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
October 6, 2015
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
Diane Marx Martin
October 6, 2015
Randy, i am sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a very sweet man. You have my sympathy. Diane Marx Martin
Sandy Peay Rini
October 6, 2015
We are sending our love and prayers to our sweet Aunt Wanda and all the family. I will sure miss all his stories of our family and its history. He was our patriarch and a wonderful uncle.I will miss his sense of humor, and most of all...his smile.Godspeed Uncle Albert! We love you! XO Sandy and family
October 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovable soul. I know you will miss him. Love, Sarah Jane Howard
aaron (DANNY) hunt
October 6, 2015
our thoughts go out to all the PEAY'S albert was a great guy will be missed LOVE to all of you
Bert Peay
October 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wanda and the rest of the family. Uncle Albert was a great guy and I know how much everyone will miss him!
Love,
Bert (Jr) & Nancy Peay
Julia Mohan
October 5, 2015
Albert Peay was my uncle, my Dad's oldest brother. I saw him seldom, but had high regard for him. My Dad thought of him as a second father. Peace be with him - much love - Julie Peay Mohan
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