Jack Peeples Obituary
As a young man he was a Merchant Marine working as a Mechanical Engineer. He later retired as Chief Engineer. Jack loved spending time with his family and friends, reading, traveling and was great at telling stories. He was always willing to lend a hand to those in need, there was nothing he couldn't build or fix. His smile was contagious, he loved to make people laugh and could brighten the darkest room. He was a blessing to all. To know him was to love him.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, daughter Tracey, grandson Justin and his parent's.
He is survived by his sister Alberta, his granddaughter Loryn, as well as four great grandchildren, Tyler, Justus, Harmony and Le'Ahni, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service for Jack will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, with a reception to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgmandarin.com for the Peeples family.
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Dan Carr
January 15, 2024
I first met Jack on the Sun Oil tanker "Eastern Sun", in 1958.
We stood the same engine room watch - he as the oiler and I as the fireman.
Our quarters were not air-conditioned, and the heat in Summer during our Texas trips and, as I recall, one 108-day trip to the Persian Gulf, India, Japan, California, Panama, and back to Marcus Hook, PA, made sleeping off-watch difficult. Jack was a conscientious watch-mate, and very knowledgeable. Glad he continued on to reach Chief Engineer rank, and wish I'd tried to establish contact earlier, as I still live in Jacksonville.
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