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Kenneth Peacock Obituary
June 20, 1948 - October 6, 2023
Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Edward Peacock, 75, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. He was born June 20, 1948 in Rocky Mount, NC. Ken was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church and retired as Chancellor from Appalachian State University in 2014. As a first generation college student, Ken received his undergraduate degree at Mars HIll University. He began his accounting career at Price Waterhouse in Winston Salem before attending Louisiana State University for his masters and doctorate degree in accounting. He then joined the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce before moving to Boone in 1983 to the Appalachian State University family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blonnie Sutton Peacock and Caswell Elijah Peacock. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Rosanne Barkley Peacock; two sons, Chris Peacock (Hannah) and Brian Peacock (Mary Elizabeth) and five grandchildren, Jacob, Piper, Allie Sutton, Price and Reynolds.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2023 at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University. The family will gather and meet with friends following the service. A private graveside service will be held at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Boone, NC. The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the: Murray Family ACCESS Program. Murray Family ACCESS Scholarship Program | Student Success ACCESS (Appalachian Commitment to a College Education for Student Success) was a program created by Ken in 2007 to provide low-income, first-generation college students from North Carolina with a debt-free, four year Appalachian education. This program is a precious legacy of Ken's devotion to students and their success in the classroom and the world. Those wishing to share condolences, stories, and thoughts to the family can do so by using the email [email protected].
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Deborah Comoton
October 15, 2023
I am so sorry for our loss, especially the family's. I graduated with Ken from Mare Hill College/University in 1966. A group of us gals and guys became closer as the shock of graduation became a reality. Sweet memories. Thank you, Ken.
Jaime McSwain
October 10, 2023
I´ll always remember chancellor Peacock coming to have lunch with us college students during the day. He would come to the cafeteria, get his tray and randomly ask college students if he could join them. He wanted to be a part of the students and always made people smile!
Jerry Saleeby, Class of '73
October 9, 2023
Ken was the model leader for App State in all facets. He will surely be missed. Certainly extend condolences to family and friends.
Martha Nichols
October 8, 2023
Roseanne, You know how much you and Ken mean to our family. He will be greatly missed but will always be alive in our hearts and whenever we eat ice cream!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you.
Monte Taylor (class of '76)
October 8, 2023
Sincere condolences to the entire family.
Fred Von Canon
October 7, 2023
Damn! I never really thought about the day Dr. Peacock would no longer be with us. Probably because his presence was so universally felt. Ken was one of those 1 in a million individuals that impacted every life and institution he was involved with. I know he did mine and I am thankful and better for it. My heart goes out to Rosanne, Chris, Bryan, wives and grandchildren. You had a rock star for a husband, father, father-in-law and grandpa and I know y'all knew that, everyone else certainly did!
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