Name: Visitation for Robert Durham Peck Iv
Start: 2019-04-13T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-04-13T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Beggs Funeral Home - Apalachee Chapel

Robert Durham Peck, IV

Tallahassee - Robert Durham Peck, IV, 65 of Tallahassee, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Bob courageously lived independently for 34 years after surviving a spinal injury he sustained at the age of 31.

A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Beggs Funeral Homes, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311, (850) 942-2929. Family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ability 1st - Center for Independent Living of North Florida, 1823 Buford Ct, Tallahassee, Fl 32308.

Bob was born July 11, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Robert D. Peck III and Marjorie Brown Peck. He was employed by the State of Florida as a Government Operations Consultant.

He moved to Perry, FL in 1975 before settling in Tallahassee in 1987.

Bob worked aquiring the large Federal Grants for the State of Florida for the Department of Health that played an integral part of implementing ADA legislation.

Bob attended the University of Colorado receiving his AA degree. He received a BA in English from Ohio Wesleyan and a Post Graduate Degree from FSU in Public Administration.

He is survived by a daughter, Britnee Cash (Darrell) of Perry, FL and their children, Jackson, McKenzee and Kennedy Cash; sister, Sara Batton of O'Brien, FL and children, Tiffany, Tyler and Zack; brother, Bill Peck (Lee) of Crawfordville, FL, son, Robert Peck (Mollie); and brother, David Peck (Naheed) of Gainesville, FL.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marjorie Peck.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Apr. 12, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Peck

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13 Entries

Jim Dutlinger

April 6, 2021

Well Bobber, it's been a couple years since you left our world. I hope heaven meets your expectations, and God is getting his money's worth out of you. I know he's paying more than he thought for your shoes because you probably have not sat down in 2 years. I will see you there one of these days, but until then I just have our memories like the experimental rocket club and the time we chased the sheep through the fence at farm in Iowa and your uncle teaching us to play poker.
Rock on Brother

Casique Smith

July 20, 2019

To the Peck Family,
Bob was such a great man! I cared about me deeply. I am so sorry to hear about this really sad news.

I've known Bob for almost 20 years. I took care of him while I was going to school. I saw an ad at school, at Florida A&M University, for a quadriplegic man needing help. He wanted a Nursing student (I was an Occupational Therapy student) but I wanted the job.
I'm so glad that I took that ad. He has made such an impact in my life. Even after I graduated, I still would drive to "take care of Bob". This continued for 10 years until I relocated. He was factored into everything I did.
I would call him on Father's Day, his birthday, and Christmas and just randomly to see how he was doing.
I was wondering why he didn't return my bday calls/emails. I searched for his name and saw the obituary, today. This really hurts.

I miss you Bob-O!

Lisa Dutlinger

April 17, 2019

To all my Peck cousins and their families,
So sorry to hear about Bob. He was such a brave guy. Now he is at peace, and we will hold our memories of him close to us. Miss and love you all,
Cousin Lisa

Jim Dutlinger

April 14, 2019

Dear Pecks
Sorry to hear about Bobber, he was a good guy and a great friend growing up. Although our lives were separated early on by corporate transfers of our parents, my memories of the Peck family have always been a constant source of joyful childhood memories. Bob was the first person I knew to suffer a traumatic injury, and while not a part of that time of his life, Bobs ability to overcome the challenges put in his lifes path were a source of strength to me when my problems seemed overwhelming.

I hope we all can remember the good times we had and keep Bobs spirit with us as we navigate the difficult years ahead.

Wishing all the Pecks well and Peace to Bob at last.

Jane Correia

April 14, 2019

Such sad news, please take care of one another and be kind to yourself. Bob was a wonderful colleague and exceptional man. He taught me how important it is to analyze and interpret data for the good of public health while remembering that no one is statically insignificant. Thank you Bob for being a friend.

April 14, 2019

We're so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna & Cleve

Betty Serow

April 13, 2019

Bob and i worked together for many years at DOH. Whenever I needed help getting to the bottom of things, I knew I could count on Bob . Bob always shared a ready smile and a hug, and amazed me with how gracefully he handled his physical limitations..
What a class act. I am so sorry.

Merrio Tornillo

April 12, 2019

Very sorry to hear this and praying for his family! I would bump into him from time to time in Tally...always good to see a Perry connection!

Donna Whittle

April 12, 2019

So sorry to hear this. He certainly was an inspiration. What an amazing life he led.