Raymond E. Peeples

1933 - 2023

Raymond E. Peeples, 89, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Baptist Health Services-Oxford, MS. Ray was born on September 26, 1933, to Calvin and Ona Mae Pruitt Peeples in Armorel, AR. He married Kathryn Golding on June 5, 1955. Ray and his brother, Bill opened Peeples Building Material in Pontotoc in 1976. He later opened Pontotoc Carpet Sales in 1979 with his son Bob and worked there until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing daily with his golfing buddies. Ray was a kind and generous man who loved his family.

Survivors include his brother, William Peeples(Jean); sons, Dr. Ronald Peeples(Deb) of Cambridge, MA and Bob Peeples(Valerie) of Pontotoc; grandchildren, Adam Peeples(Katie), Zac Peeples, Daniel Peeples(Casey), Gabe Peeples, Luke Peeples, Jacob Peeples, and Hannah Kathryn Peeples(Clif); and great-grandchildren, Laynie, Millie, Baylor, Darcy, Mila Rae, Lucy, Jack, and Sally.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Peeples; parents, Calvin and Ona Mae Peeples; sisters, Mary Ralph and Bonnie Sengpiehl; and brother, J.W. Peeples.

Funeral Services will be Monday, May 15, 2023, at 2PM at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Dr. Ken Hester officiating. Visitation will begin at noon and continue to service time. Burial will follow in Pontotoc City Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.