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Randal Peebles Obituary
Springfield, IL—Randal Allen Peebles, 61, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, July 1st, 2017 at his residence.
Randy was born on June 6th, 1956, in Peoria, the son of Harold and Charlotte Peebles. He married Cathy Simpson on June 27th, 1981. Randy was a graduate of Porta High School.
Randy and wife, Cathy opened Midstate Gymnastics Academy in June of 1981. Randy was an owner and head women's gymnastics coach at Midstate for over 35 years. He touched the lives of many young athletes and families during his coaching career.
He was a volunteer in the Illinois State Gymnastics Organization for over 25 years, and was recently honored by receiving the Illinois Lifetime Achievement award earlier this summer.
Overall, Randy was a great dad, loving husband, successful coach, and outstanding man.
Randy is survived by wife Cathy(Simpson) Peebles, daughter Lacee Marie Peebles ,and mother Charlotte Peebles, all of Springfield. Surviving siblings are Marilyn Peebles of Springfield, Jerry(Debbie) Peebles of Curran, and Barbara(Chris) Dickman of New Berlin. Randy was preceded in death by his father Harold Peebles.
A celebration honoring his life will be held on Sunday, August 27th from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. at the VFW Hall at 2211 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield ,Illinois.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randal Peebles
Michele Campbell Schick
April 2, 2022
Cathy,
I was so shocked by Randy's passing. I saw this not long ago when I was surfing Midstate. My sincerest condolences.
Michele and Kylie Campbell
Charlotte Peebles
November 16, 2017
Randy
Love you & miss you..wish you were here.
Will never forget your all of our great times on the lake together & lots of special memories!
Was always very proud of him for all of his accomplishments & being a wonderful son & a great father!
Love you always,
Mom
August 22, 2017
Randy,
A man full of wisdom and intelligence. A man that could always make you laugh. A stubborn mule that would never let anyone feel bad for him. You were the one who told me to forgive because you never know what will happen when. You have taught me so many life lessons and I looked up to you as if you were another father figure in my life. I'm still having a hard time accepting that your gone. Every time I open a pepsi or shoot off a firework I know youll be there. Love you! Thank you for being a big impact on my life.
Sondra
Kevin, Linda and Paxton
August 19, 2017
You are in our prayers and our hearts... Always remember the great moments you shared together! Thanks for the Memories... he was a great friend! God bless you...
Mandy (Dow) Trimmer
August 13, 2017
Cathy-
I was so very sorry to hear the news about Randy. I have such fond memories of him as my coach. He was an amazing person and fabulous coach.
Thinking of you and your family!
Cathy Peebles
August 10, 2017
For my husband, my soul mate, & my best friend .... I love you with all my heart! You were a caring husband, and a wonderful father. I will always treasure the years we spent together.. so many special memories... I miss your gentle smile & the honery sparkle in your eyes!!
Rest In Peace....
I love you forever
Cathy
Jennifer Allender (Shepard)
August 10, 2017
Dear Cathy- Words cannot begin to express the sadness in my heart of hearing the news. Randy was one of the greatest men I knew. The passion for the sport and teamwork you shared inspired so many, but especially me. I am forever grateful for your love and guidance through the years. It is because of you, your great coaching and mentorship, that have shaped the dance/gymnastic instructor as well as teacher that I am today. The wonderful memories in the gym and of Randy will always have a special place in my heart. I pray that God will wrap you and Lacee in love and comfort you in the future. I truly believe that Randy will live on forever in the hearts of all the lives he touched.
All my love,
Jennifer Allender (Shepard)
Joe Crosnoe
August 10, 2017
A great guy and a good friend and buddy in school. We spent many hour on the lake together.
Phil Deverman
August 10, 2017
Cathy & Lacee:
So sorry to learn of Randy's passing. I thought a lot of you and Randy. Was nice being a part of your dreams seeing them carried out as you grew your busines during the years. I know you have touched many young people during the years they have been through you program. Please know I am thinking of you during this time. The best to you in the furture.
August 10, 2017
~The Kaydus Family
Lorraine Manola
August 9, 2017
Everytime I drink a Pepsi I will think of you Randy. What times we had back in the day. You were a man of so many talents, but most of all your love for children. You could make them laugh no matter what. The impact you have had on those kids will last a lifetime. My own daughters, Nichole and Meaghan are recipients of that love and has helped to mold the people they are today.
My son, Rob, always had a lot of respect for you and enjoyed the crazy building or rebuilding times with you.
God gave you that talent to share and to be a great husband and friend to dear sweet Cathy and the love you gave your precious Lacee will help fill that hole in their hearts. I will miss you my friend.
Theresa Messer (Feagans)
August 9, 2017
Cathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Randy was such an amazing coach! He will be dearly missed. God Bless.
- Theresa Feagans
Zoie Kennedy
August 9, 2017
Randy will forever live in the hearts of those who knew him. I knew him as a father to my childhood bestfriend, Lacee. Know that he will be looking over everyone he knew, just as he did in life. Fly high Randy❤
Marie
August 9, 2017
Randy and Cathy were my coaches many years ago. Great People! Sorry to hear this, Cathy! Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Bonnie Meyer
August 9, 2017
Randy will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers goes out to Cathy and Lacee and I know he will be forever in all our hearts. We have so many great memories of our gymnastic years at Midstate and all the great times we had together.
Tom&Barb Booker
August 9, 2017
Randy was a great guy! we shared laughs and good times on the golf course. Barb and I really enjoyed Randy and Kathy's company. He will be missed.
Dunbar Family
August 9, 2017
Randy was such a great person and had such a tremendous, positive impact on everyone that met him. We continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Nichole Barnett
August 9, 2017
Such an amazing man and one that shaped my early years alongside Cathy. I have so many fun memories of Randy, as early as the gym in Petersburg. He also became a part of our family through the years as my mom, Lorraine, worked for them in the office. Randy touched many lives just like my own and will be sincerely remembered and deeply missed by many. Prayers for Lacee and Cathy during this transition without their big man next to them ❤.
Cindi Marti
August 9, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Randy made a difference in the lives of so many people, what a wonderful legacy. Your loss causes sharp edges of pain now and even though the pain in your heart will never go away the memories will become sweeter over time. May that helped to bring you comfort now and in the years ahead.
Patty Adam
August 9, 2017
Randy was such a wonderful husband , father & friend who lived life to the fullest! I Will always remember his contagious laugh & gentle spirit! Rest In Peace dear friend!❤
Lacee Peebles
August 8, 2017
Love you dad! I know you're watching over me and are guiding me down the right path. You will always be in my heart. I will forever be you're little girl. You are my sunshine dad, as I am yours! Love you always and forever!
-Lacee
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