Bob Peck Obituary

Bob Peck
Sparta, GA- Coach Robert Donald "Bob" Peck, age 71, of Sparta passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10 O' Clock at the John Hancock Academy Football Field with Brad Lane officiating. Interment will follow in the Sparta City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, July 27, 2018 at Williams Funeral Home in Milledgeville from 4pm until 8pm.
Coach Peck was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Mr. Donald Peck and the late Mrs. Evelyn Leopold Peck. Coach Peck had a long coaching career, having coached at Carver High School, Roosevelt High, Barnesville Academy, John Hancock Academy , John Milledge Academy, Johnson County High School, Bulloch Academy, Robert Toombs Christian Academy, Jenkins County, Flint River Academy, Thomas Jefferson Academy and He finished his coaching career, having served for the third time, at John Hancock Academy. Coach Peck had made his home in Hancock County since 1998 and was a member of the Pierce Memorial Methodist Church.
Bob was a devoted father, not just to his children Ashley & Ty, but also to so many other kids that he impacted throughout his 46 years of coaching and teaching. He was more than a coach ; he was a mentor and friend also. He was a man of principle and passion, both on and off the field. You may not have always liked what he had to say, but you respected it. Every story involving Coach Peck ended with a lesson or laughter, and most of them both. He was a legend in many ways and his legacy will continue with all the valuable lessons and unforgettable moments he shared with all he knew.
Survivors include a Daughter – Ashley (Eric) Day of Suwanee , a Son – Ty (Caina) Peck of Waycross, 3 Grandchildren – Alec Beyer, Delia Beyer, & Haley Day and his beloved dog, Wilma Rudolph.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to John Hancock Academy or Sparta Cemetery Association.
Express online condolences at www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home & Crematory of Milledgeville has charge of arrangements

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Published by The Telegraph on Jul. 24, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Bob Peck

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Mike McGuire

July 26, 2025

Bob will always be remembered for his love of life and to have fun but never give up your integrity and work ethic while doing so. He left us too soon.

Mike McGuire

August 14, 2023

Will always keep you in mind from our many laughs and adventures. Not many enjoyed life as you did. Hope that all the kids you coached will keep part of you with them as they progress into adulthood.

Mike McGuire

July 18, 2020

I hope the many young men and women that Bob coached and counseled over the decades will realize what a blessing it was to have someone who cared about them as much as he did. He was a rare gem to whom working with you was a calling, not a job. Of course he was a memorable character as well and there are probably few with whom he worked or even just knew who would not have a story to tell about an experience with Bob. There was no halfway with Bob, he was always all-in.

The greatest tribute to anyone's life is how they are remembered. I would expect that there are many of us who will smile when we think of our personal experiences with Bob. Life was never boring with Bob around.

His spirit will live on at the many schools, fields, and gyms where youngsters learn both the athletic game they are involved with as well as the more important game of life.

Mike McGuire

August 9, 2018

I knew Bob since high school and to say he was an interesting character and a true friend would be understatements. He always liked to have fun but was very devoted to his callings, the greatest one was coaching. He had several opportunities to retire but was always there for the kids when they needed him. Being a friend or even knowing him would make anyone's life richer. He will truly be missed.

July 26, 2018

Sad to hear of the passing of Coach Peck. I also played for him at Bulloch Academy graduating in 1988. He made me a better basketball player, mainly by trying to take my lunch money over a game of HORSE each day. I really enjoyed my time with him. God Bless. Randy Hotchkiss

July 24, 2018

With our deepest sympathy to each of you in your loss. Coach Peck was not only a good coach, but a good mentor to all the young people he came in contact with. Our son, Tyler Thompson was his quarterback at Bulloch Academy graduating in 1990, and was blessed to play for Coach Peck.

Roy and Deborah Thompson

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