John D. Peck

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John Peck Obituary

JOHN D. PECK

SOUTHPORT -- John David Peck, 61, of Southport, NC and formerly of Raleigh, NC & Middletown, OH passed away Nov. 7, 2009 after a long battle with melanoma.

Mr. Peck was born in Middletown, OH on Sept. 8, 1948 the son of Ed & Ida Mae Peck. He graduated from Madison High School in Middletown, OH in 1966. He later received an Associate Degree in Computer Science from Wake Technical Institute in Raleigh, NC. John worked for Hewlett Packard for 27 years before retiring. He enjoyed being on the water on his boat "Can't Complain." He loved sports and cheering on his two favorite teams N.C. State and Ohio State. He liked having oyster roasts and spending time at his "Tiki Bar" with his many friends and family. Mr. Peck was preceded in death by his sister Mary Jo Brewer.

Surviving are his wife Carol Peck; father Ed Peck and mother Ida Mae Peck; his daughter Angie Fanning and her husband Kevin Fanning; his aunt Mary Blair; many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Jimmy, who was always by his side.

There will be a celebration of life at the family home on Nov. 21, 2009 from 2pm-5pm. A memorial service in Middletown, OH will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers John requested that donations be made to "The Oyster Project at St. James". Please send donations "In memory of John D. Peck" to Mr. Troy Alphin; Senior Research Associate, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

You may send online condolences to www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Nov. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Peck

7 Entries

Charlene Reynolds

November 23, 2009

Carol and Angie

I am so sorry to hear about John...Rick and I both have so many fond memories of good times with all of you. I will keep you in my prayers ..again I am so sorry...I love you ...Charlene and Rick

Charlene Reynolds

November 23, 2009

Dear sweet Carol and Angie

Rick and I are so sorry to hear of Johns' death. I am so sad for you both as well as the rest of your family. I am sending big hugs your way and will keep you in my prayers. I love you

Charlene

Leslie Craven

November 17, 2009

To Johnny's wife, Carol and family, his parents, Uncle Ed and Aunt Ida Mae.
Just look up to the sky and every time you see a rainbow you will remember Johnny. I remember Johnny, he was my cousin who lived in that big white house next to Rt 122 where all the cousin's and relatives would get together. Such fond memories. My heart goes out to you all. Love, cousin Leslie

Paul Tincher

November 13, 2009

I went to Madison High School with John and played alot of basketball in that old barn.I am so sorry to hear of his passing.I got to talk to John a few years back at a class reunion.Many condolences to the family.

November 11, 2009

My heart is breaking upon the loss of Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers extend to Carol, Dr. and Mrs. Peck, and all family. What a glorious, wonderful time we kids had growing up together. All the fishing and skiing; he and Johnny dragging me through the lilly pads on banana peels in Michigan; boating; our little sit-down birthday parties; (He and I were at the same table when John Myers told the birthday girl, Vickie Moon, to "Dig in dirty face!" Vickie broke out in tears and that was the end of the party. Johnny and I were nervously laughing over the whole situation because we had heard Uncle Bob use that term numerous times. I remember Johnny and I not being able to understand why Vickie was so upset.) playing cards, especially blackjack, for hours and hours in Michigan when it would be raining; practicing moves in dancing; listening to the Beach Boys and records of cars racing at drag strips; playing in the big barn; drives to Oxford; the Pecks worrying about driving up West Middletown Hill on a snowy night; Richard-dog being the only dog to bite Dr. Peck, after he sneaked a little steak to him at the dining room table; pumping the player piano for hours in our basement on Ardmore and playing bartender, and the best prom I ever attended! What an enchanted time we all had growing up together. Johnny was a gentleman and sweet dear friend. He is gone too soon. Let light perpetual shine upon his face. Love in His Name, Helen

November 10, 2009

As being John's first cousin, i have good memories of us as kids running around his big house on Rt 122 in West Middletown..my heart goes out to his wife Carol and of course Uncle Ed and Aunt Ida Mae and the rest of his family...love Jennifer (Peck) Frisch

Helen Stevens-Gleason

November 10, 2009

I hope and pray that this notice is not my dear friend, Johnny Peck. Love, Helen

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