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Frank Peden Obituary
Born, October 15, 1953 in Greenville, SC, Don was a son of the late Robert Alexander and Eva Wilson Peden. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, class of '71. Don attended Clemson University and earned his MBA from the University of South Carolina. He was retired from the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice after 31 years of service. Don was a member of St. Andrews Society of Upper S.C. and The Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his daughter Olivia P. Baird and husband, Robert of Washington, D.C.; his brother, Robert "Bob" W. Peden and wife, Lou of Greenville and his mother-in-law, Jane Brown Wallace also of Greenville. He was predeceased by his son, Frank Donald Peden, Jr.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 3:00 PM in Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery, Greenville.
In remembrance of Don, his family requests for memorial contributions be made to The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
The family will be at the home, 101 Pineville Road, Spartanburg.
Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Peden
June 14, 2010
Gay,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Susan Small
Bill Carpenter
June 6, 2010
Gay,
Don and I were friends as boys at Westminster Pres and attened youth groups and church camps together over the years. We lost touch after I left Greenville to attend college but I still remember his gentle spirit and warm smile. I was surprised to see that we had similar careers, mine in North Carolina, but not surprised that he chose work that helped other people. I know he will be greatly missed and I am so sorry for your loss.
Maria Bates
June 5, 2010
Don and I worked together for many years while he was at DJJ and I at SADAC. His sheepish grin always made me smile, and his soft voice matched his sweet spirit. I was shocked to read of his passing this morning. He often spoke of his wife and Olivia. It was apparent that she was the light of his life. My prayers are with the entire family, now and in the days to come.
Chirs Owens
June 4, 2010
The Fairforest Baptist Church softball team would like to offer our condolences to your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Fincannon, Oconee DJJ
June 4, 2010
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Don. He was my boss in the Oconee DJJ office. He was a great man and will be missed by all. My prayers are with you all through this very difficult time.
Leesa Lambert
June 4, 2010
I had the honor of working for Don at Spartanburg DJJ, my last few years there as his secretary. Not only an outstanding employer and but a good friend. He will be missed greatly. With deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
June 4, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. He and I were roommates during the Leadership Spartanburg program.Upon entering a program like Leadership Spartanburg, the one thing that bothers me is having to share a cabin with a stranger. I was blessed to have Don as a roommate. He was a very intelligent person, with a big heart and easy to get to know and respect. He was always a true gentleman and a loving family man. Although it hurts so much to lose a loved one, I pray that you will soon be able to get past the grief and celebrate not only his life but his passing. In my Irish heritage, we were taught to cry when a child was born as they had to face the challenges of living on earth and celebrate a passing as one enters His kingdom. May God keep you and your family in the palm of His hand and give you comfort today and always.--Rich Kelly (Moore, SC)
Evelyn Wardlaw
June 4, 2010
It is with deep sympathy that I express my condolences to you, Don's family and loved ones. During the years that we worked together, Don was always a very caring person and was dedicated to whatever he did. He maintained a very pleasant attitude in all situations and was always a wonderful professional.
Steve Taylor
June 4, 2010
On behalf of the Spartanburg Umpires
Association, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Don's family, his church and to his softball team.
His passing will be missed by all. May God Bless you and Keep you always.
Sarah Jane Odiorne
June 4, 2010
Gay and Olivia, my deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you. I was blessed to have worked briefly with Don here at DJJ and honored to be able to have called him my dear friend. We are all in shock here, and can only imagine the grief that you are both experiencing. I pray that you will find assurance in God's Word, peace in His presence, and comfort in His love.
Charlene Hale
June 3, 2010
Gay. I am so sorry for your loss. When I saw you and Don at the DJJ reunion at the home of Jim Lewis I thought to myself how glad I was to see him as it had been several years since we worked to gether. Recently I emailed him when his mother died and he sent me a nice note in return. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Tuck
June 3, 2010
Gay and Olivia --
I am heartsick to hear about your loss. I haven't seen any of you in so long but you remain dear friends. Life is so fleeting, it seems like only yesterday when Brooke and Olivia were small. Please know we are praying for God to hold you close and comfort you.
Love,
Kim Tuck
Susan Richards
June 3, 2010
There will never be any way to convey in words or deeds what a wonderful person Don was. He was a devoted husband and father and such a stand up guy. These traits are so rare that when you loose one it is even harder. May Gay and Olivia continue to feel and know how much he loved you both.
Rhebecca Reigers Tanner
June 3, 2010
Don,
Thank you for being the best first boss a girl could ask for. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jennifer Wolff
June 3, 2010
It is with deep sadness that I write this entry. Gay and Olivia, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I am in shock over the loss of my friend, your husband and father. Don was one of those rare people that touched my life deeply and I am honored that I was able to share a friendship with him for many years. Even though we had somewhat lost touch since my DJJ days, Don remained only a visit, phone call or email away. We go back to 'Camp Gravatt" days and I was able to "grow up" in many ways just from having the opportunity to share in his wisdom. I will miss him very much and am just at a loss...life just isn't supposed to happen this way. We can only rest in the comfort that God understands what we cannot. With that thought, may God's comfort and strength remain especially close to you during this time. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. I know that Don will always remain among all of us that he touched with his presence,
Jennifer Wolff ,(Post Trauma Resources, formerly with SC Department of Juvenile Justice
Jennifer Wolff
June 3, 2010
It is with deep sadness that I write this entry. Gay and Olivia, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was one of those rare folks that touched my life deeply and Im honored that I was able to share friendship with him. I am so sorry and am in shock over the loss of my friend, your husband and father. If there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to call. Don and I go back to "Camp Gravatt" days at DJJ and I know he helped me "grow up" through sharing his wisdom in so many ways. Even though we had lost touch since my DJJ days, Don was always a phone call, email or visit away and Im so thankful to have known him. He will always remain my friend and I will miss him very much. I know God understands what we don't. I pray that he will bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time,
Jennifer Wolff (Post Trauma Resources-formerly with South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Brian Folkman
June 3, 2010
On behalf of the JORS men's softball team, we would like to express our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and friends.
Bonnie and Marty Bergen
June 3, 2010
Olivia and Gay, we were so saddened to hear of Don's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Vicki McAninch
June 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We love you guys.
Henry, Vicki and family
Jan Hopkins
June 3, 2010
Gay, I am so sorry for your and Olivia's loss. Don was a great guy who seemed to enjoy life to the fullest. I will always remember his sense of humor.
Kathy Youngblood
June 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edwin Haskell
June 3, 2010
Gay:
We were so very sorry to hear about Don. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your great personal loss.
Kate and Edwin Haskell
Perry Wood
June 3, 2010
Dear Gay, Olivia, and Family,
The sorrow of your incredible loss is greatly felt by our family, your next door neighbors. We will never forget Mr. Don's kindness and generosity towards us since we moved in and to my my mother all those many years before. We love you and will always be here for you.
Perry Wood and Family
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