Thomas M. Peeples Jr

Thomas M. Peeples Jr obituary, Ravenel, SC

Thomas M. Peeples Jr

Thomas Peeples Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Jan. 7, 2026.
Thomas "T.M." Peeples, Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home in Ravenel, SC.

Born on July 12, 1934, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas Peeples, Sr. and Pauline Warren Peeples. Known to many as "T.M.," he was an outgoing and personable man. Thomas was married to the late Betty Peeples, with whom he shared many years of marriage until her passing. Thomas was a lifelong faithful member of Sauldam Baptist Church. He was a hardworking and dedicated businessman. For many years, he owned and operated a service station in West Ashley. Later he continued his career working for Blue Flame. Thomas will be remembered for his friendly spirit and the countless lives he touched through his kindness and faith.

He is survived by his loving children: Thomas M. Peeples III (Dianne), Alta Etheredge (Bobby), and Melinda Tanner (Mark); five beloved grandchildren; six beloved great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; as well as his brother, Nathan Peeples. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Peeples; his parents; a daughter, Deborah Compton; one grandchild; as well as his siblings: Pauline Ward, Janelle Hicks, Earl Peeples, and Paula O'Neil.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Sauldam Baptist Church Cemetery, beginning at 11:00am.

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January 9, 2026

Melinda P Tanner posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2026

PHYLISS PATTERSON posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2026

James A. Dyal Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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Melinda P Tanner

January 9, 2026

Dad I will always miss you every day. Just like today running errand's I wanted to call you to see if you needed or wanted anything. I think I will always feel that. Love you to the moon and back and even more. Until we meet again.

PHYLISS PATTERSON

January 9, 2026

Sending Condolences to family. He was there many years ago to help me and my brothers when my mother passed away. He was very kind to us.

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