Robert Wayne Peery

Robert Wayne Peery obituary

Robert Wayne Peery

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New Hope Baptist Cemetery

TN-114 S, Westport, TN 38387

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Robert Peery Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 15, 2025.
Robert Wayne "Bob" Peery, age 73, of Buena Vista, TN passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Bob was born on December 2, 1951, in Chicago, IL to the late Thurman Gene Peery and the late Mildred Peery. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Gene "Bobby" Peery; former spouse, Lisa M. Peery; grandparents, Wayne and Claudine Peery; sister, Rhonda Jean Mills; brothers, James Lee Peery, Patrick Peery, and Michael Peery; and nephew, Teddy Mills.

Bob professed His belief in Jesus. He loved drag racing, motorcycles, good westerns, and watching tv. Bob loved to joke and tell stories about Vietnam and his Navy experience. His Army experience of building Tank Ranges, he loved remote control cars, and his pets.

Survived by:

Son: Jonathan Scott Peery of Buena Vista, TN

Aunt: Betty (Richard) Kee of Germantown, TN

Nephew: Jimmy (Brandy) Mills

Great Nephews: Blake (Bri) Mills, Dalton (Jackie) Mills, Payton Mills

Great Great Nephews: Ryver Mills and Styles Mills

Many Friends

Extended Family: Linda & Scott Klingler, Donald & Stacey Ellis, Several Nieces & Nephews

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11 AM at New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Westport, TN with Bro. Scott Klingler officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

17

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

New Hope Baptist Cemetery

TN-114 S, Westport, TN 38387

Send Flowers

Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.