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Edd "Billy" Pegues

1938 - 2025

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Payton Mortuary

262 East Oxford Street

Pontotoc, Mississippi

Edd Pegues Obituary

PONTOTOC -- Edd "Billy" Pegues , 87, passed away Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, in Tupelo, MS. at Sanctuary Hospice Services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 22, 2025 at Pontotoc Second Baptist Church, 189 North College Street, Pontotoc, MS. Viewing one hour before service Visitation will be at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Piney Grove MB Church, 507 Gilmer Road South, Pontotoc, MS. Interment will be at Piney Grove MB Church Cemetery. Services entrusted to Payton Mortuary.

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Published by The Daily Journal from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2025.

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Jerry Edwards

August 23, 2025

My condolences for the family. Praying for you.

Ken Clowers

August 22, 2025

Sorry to the family for your loss! Mr. Edd was a good man I admired and respected. As a lifelong family friend I am sorry for your loss and wish you peace in this trying time. Please take care of your Mother, she will need all of you now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Aug

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Piney Grove MB Church

507 Gilmer Road South/County Road 273 South, Pontotoc, MS 38863

Aug

22

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Pontotoc Second Baptist Church

189 North College Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863

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Payton Mortuary

262 East Oxford Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863

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