Esker Lee Peacock

Esker Lee Peacock PORTSMOUTH - Esker Lee Peacock, 72, passed away Jan. 26, 2009, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He was a master chief with the Naval Air Station where he retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of New First Baptist Church Taylorsville, Portsmouth, and served in the Gospel Choir, Hospitality Ministry and was a van driver. Esker Peacock was 33rd and Last Degree Mason and a former member of the Portsmouth OJAYS. He was retired from the United States Navy with 20 years of service and received many medals of honor. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Claudette B. Peacock; one daughter, Kimberly Tucker of Chesapeake; one son, Ricky Peacock (Robin); one stepson, Russell Hurdle Jr.; three stepdaughters, Sherri Bailey, Robin Hurdle and Gail Hurdle, all of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the New First Baptist Church Taylorsville. Pastor James Wynn will be officiating. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m. for the procession to the church.