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John Peak Obituary
OCTOBER 13, 1968 -
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Brother of Mine, John:
John, brother of mine,
GO,
Go into the deep,
The long forgotten
Sleep, where only you can know.
There's no one here that can know,
But as there you lie, you can truly
be happy now.
FLY BROTHER FLY,
John, brother of mine, may you
secure the feeling of being loved
tonight and for all those to come.
FLY JOHN FLY
For I know you are to meet our
maker.
Enter our hearts John,
And never let us part from you
my brother.
Sunday was but a lie
My brother John,
So be happy John,
For you can never die in our hearts.
When all you can feel
Is what you can find and take,
As what is REAL for you comes
alive,
Realize my brother John,
It is just a feeling that parts us now.
FLY JOHN FLY,
FLY MY BROTHER FLY,
May you be happy and loved
Tonight as with all nights to come.
John, my brother of mines,
I know the time has come,
The time to let you go from here,
Time for you to Sleep
My Brother John
John, my brother,
Fear not the sleep,
For always,
We are still near by.
So forever, FLY,
My brother FLY.
John, my brother,
I love you,
I love you John,
Wonderful Brother of Mine!
John Dennis Peak, Jr., 41, of Pensacola, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009.
A native of Pensacola, FL, he was born on October 13, 1968 and had resided in the local area his entire life. John worked as a dynamic position operator for Crossmar in offshore oil and gas exploration. He was a former Fire Department volunteer with the Warrington, Myrtle Grove and "W" Street Fire Departments. He was a very talented and creative carpenter who enjoyed building. John will be remembered as a loving son and a devoted father.
Preceded in death is his infant son, Joshua Peak.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Allyssa and Megan Rose Peak; wife, Kim Peak; parents, Janice and Billy New; sister, Candi Hackett, and a brother, Rodney New, Sr.; step-mother, Tish Viezer, and step-father, Danny Pickett.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Scotty Grant, Edward Ward, Norval Plumb, Alex Sapp, Rodney New, Jr., and Danny Pickett.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Peak
Beth Weiss
February 1, 2020
John was the most wonderful man, person I have ever met in my life. He helped me when I was in SERT and he was with FEMA. We were put together and I have never in my life met such a gentleman. He was so concerned about my safety when we were going to help individuals in different communities. He told me that the Doctor had found tumors in stomach and I was shocked. He had so much compassion for people and for strangers. I am so grateful to have been a short time in his life. He was a wonderful example of what a man should be. I just want to speak to his mother. You raised a wonderful son and I will never forget his strength and love he had for everyone he met.
I thank you.
With love and respect to you and your family,
Beth
Rodney New, Sr.
November 29, 2009
My Brother John, I love you today more so than yesterday---I miss you moreso now than even moments ago. John, wonderful and brilliant brother of mine, please follow the path lite up for you through your Salvation, await me when my time is to follow.Together John, my brother, we will walk through the Gates of Heaven in Glory for all eternity at God's side. I love you John, never will I love you less--rather ever day more so. Your legacy will foreverly rein in my soul John, you are my Big Brother today, tomorrow, forever. I love you JOHN.
rodney new,sr.
November 17, 2009
John,
This is your little brother Rodney yet again. It has now been some 8 days since your death, yet it is no easier today than was it that horrible moment that I found out and a gut-wretching feeling of LOST that I can never forget nor even let go of. Brother of mine, you are now and always have been a BLESSING in my life John Jr. You will always be a thought in my plans and there will not pass a day that you are not cried for and loved ever moreso than the day before. I have no words John to describe my despair, in every sense possible John, i am completely LOST, saddened beyond point of understanding my own being in this fragile world. I know that each of us have a time selected by no other than God himself, and I know also that it is written that ALL THINGS BY GOD is great.......John, my FAITH is strong in the Lord, but I equally admit that in the same light I say so ---my Faith is tested through this tradegy that has seemingly wrecked my soul , has stolen a father from a beautiful daughter ( Your precious Allyssa), stolen a son from a wonderful mother ,and a BIG BROTHER for a littler sister (Candi) and little brother (me).John, your lost is even torturing the hearts and minds of your nieces and nephews-----Skye and Cassidy are particularly distraut over you leaving us while RJ and Ann attempt valiantly to hold strong for the family even as they themselves shed obvious tears of hurt. My wife Naomi is ever supportive to me, yet she griefs as deep as I at times. John, you are wonderful and beautiful in all the hearts of those whom LOVE you now and foreverly so. For all of eternity John, you are my only brother and the GUIDER of my path-----John, keep the light glowing for me and all of us that still remain so that we too, like you John, will walk the proper path through the Gates of Heaven to rest alongside our savior Jesus Christ himself in the presence of you John and all other children of GOD! I love you John, moreso now than ever-----I miss you my brother, Dammmmmm I miss you John.
Forever remembering YOU,
your Only brother,
Rodney New, Sr.
REST Peacefully and with SALVATION in GOD John, the WAIT for us will be short.
You are deeply loved & missed........
Tish Viezer
November 16, 2009
Christine Helbig
November 15, 2009
Although a long amount of time had passed since i saw your face, when we spoke I knew nothing had changed. The light in your heart has touched those lucky enough to know you, and gone out to soon, but will be shared with every story told. You are always in my heart, forever in my memories, loved and dearly missed.
Candi Hackett
November 14, 2009
To my big brother whoms light has dimmed far too early. You showed me so much happiness and I am a better person for having had such a great brother in my life. I know that you are finaly with Joshua and dancing with the Angels. God had a bigger plan for you and we don't understand it because we are selfish and want you with us, but god knew you would be up for the job he has for you, cause you were always such a heardworker and searching for purpose and acceptance...even though you always had it with me. I know that you will be shining over our family, but with brighter lights over this next year because we are to truly be tested and need you guiding us more than ever. I cannot say goodbye...just till we meet again..I love you now and always.
Your "favorite little sis"
Candi Marie
November 13, 2009
John we will dearly miss you, but we know that you are in a better place, and from above you can sure keep a watch over your beautiful children. You will always have a special place in all of our hearts, and with your short time that you were with us, you did some great deads as a firefighter.
Pappy, Shari and Julian
kathy Peak miles
November 12, 2009
cousin john you will be miss by ever one who life you touch we will never forget you . may god be with your family during this time .. aunt janice my prayers are with you and your family
Deona Pickett
November 12, 2009
John, I'm going to miss you so much. I wish we could had more time together. I like that fact that you've always thought of me as your little sister, and you're my big brother. Love you bro.
Deona Pickett
Tish Viezer
November 12, 2009
You may not be here today, but you will never leave my heart. I love & miss you so much.
Mama Tish
Rodney New, Sr.
November 12, 2009
John, I can not begin to express the love I have for you My Brother. The tears in my eyes are a torcherous acid to my soul, etching right through me in the deepest of my depths John Jr. I have peace finally in knowing that you are finally at the peace that we all deserve in life and beyond. I only regret that I have not more opprotunity to magnify the times we did have in fun or even sadness together. The bond of bothership you and I have weaved throughout the years will forever remain unchanged, even when stretched by the decays of time itself. John, my brother, i love you from the bottom of my soul through to the bottom of your soul. Your erred ways are even a great memory to me now, I am thankful for even those moments and memories. John, never will I forget, never! Never will i fail to visit and pray with you, for you, and for all of us that still remain. John, soar to the greatness you were always aiming for, have no limits no more.I love you brother, John, thanks for being my loving and protecting brother---I am a better man for it, and one day soon John, i will be with you guarding over all our loved ones below. I love you john, I love you.
Your brother,
Still LOOKING UP TO YOU,
Rodney New, Sr.
john dennis peak sr
November 12, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
William (Tug) Gainey
November 12, 2009
John my brother you will be missed. I was sad to hear the news of your passing and know that you are in a better place. Just hold me a seat on you Engine Co. and I'll see you and my other brothers when I'm ready.
Kelly and Joe Trimmell
November 12, 2009
John - we have been through some tough times together. We were always there for each other, only a phone call away. You are now able to hold and play with Joshua again. Be at peace and know that we all love you. Aunt Kelly and Uncle Joe
November 12, 2009
cousin john. i know that you will turly be missed in the hearts of many. you were a good man. i pray for aunt jan and uncle bj to help them through this time. with love hope and prayer to god we will see each other again. love you dearly..
sonya
molly gravitt
November 12, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
molly gravitt
November 12, 2009
janice and billy and family i am deeply saddened my the passing of john i hope his precious memories will help to ease the pain love you guys molly
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