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James David Peavey

Services for Mr. James David Peavey of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at New Prospect Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, June 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume Tuesday, from 10:00 until the time of service at the church.

Mr. James David Peavey, 77, was born in Brookhaven on June 5, 1945, a town that he loved. Often times he could be seen downtown at the railroad park enjoying a snack from Janie’s.

David was a proud 1964 graduate of BHS. After completing high school, he enrolled at Whitworth College where he met his wife, Judy Alexander. They married and went on to have three children. David began working at B&O Supply in 1977 where he encountered many people as a salesman and delivery person. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, where he was actively involved, serving as a deacon, a member of various committees and was a RA leader. He was also involved in the youth group and went on many mission trips. David had a special interest in antique items and old cars, that of which he held a large collection of over the years. He loved his family, his wife, and the Lord. He spent a large amount of time ministering in the nursing home where he shared devotions and led worship, singing well-loved hymns. David loved all animals, big and small.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Freemon Peavey and Lou Annie Tarver; wife, Judy of 49 years; sister Peggy Griffin; sister-in-law, Joy Peavey and sister-in -law, Virginia Peavey.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Marcus Peavey, Lisa Calcote and husband Barry and Laura Barrington; brothers, Danny Peavey and wife, Jo, of Cameron, NC and Billy Peavey of Brookhaven; five grandchildren, Rachel Peavey, Kaitlynn Bullard and husband Lee, Bailey Calcote, Lane Calcote and Carson Barrington along with two great grandchildren, Marlee Mae Bullard and Preslee Bullard (due in July).

 He was a dear friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

A special thank you to Diversicare staff and Wayne and Angie Wallace.

Donation can be made in his memory to BARL or New Prospect Cemetery Fund.

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  • Comment Link Beverly Smith Tuesday, 06 June 2023 10:32 posted by Beverly Smith

    Prayers for family and friends ?
    David was a kind hearted Christian man. Always encouraging others. When Wayne passed he would always have encouraging words for me. And he loved his little kitties. He helped me with one, Boots. I didn't know what to do, he got me headed in right direction and now Boots is well.
    Will miss him, but he is in Heaven with Jesus and Judy, he missed her so much.??

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  • Comment Link Pam Jenkins Saturday, 03 June 2023 18:07 posted by Pam Jenkins

    I am so sorry to hear this. As children we walked the railroad tracks, I have known his family forever. I worked with his mother at KDMC. He was a Facebook friend and I had wondered why he stopped posting,I didn’t know he was sick. My sincere condolences to y’all ??????

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  • Comment Link Shannon Culotta Saturday, 03 June 2023 10:52 posted by Shannon Culotta

    So sorry for the lose of such a sweet and caring man. Praying for his dear family.

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  • Comment Link Carroll l Smith Friday, 02 June 2023 23:48 posted by Carroll l Smith

    Rip So Sorry.

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  • Comment Link Danny Forrest Friday, 02 June 2023 21:31 posted by Danny Forrest

    So Sorry,praying for Family,A Great Christian Man of God,

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  • Comment Link Cindy Laird Friday, 02 June 2023 17:55 posted by Cindy Laird

    Such a sweet man. Needs to be more like him. He loved people.

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  • Comment Link Keith Ferrell Friday, 02 June 2023 14:41 posted by Keith Ferrell

    We have lost a good man, David, strong Christian, with amazing character. Kind human. We pray that all healing of loss is swift and all memories are long and sweet. No doubt, this Gentleman traveled to Heaven’s Gate.

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  • Comment Link Buren Jones Friday, 02 June 2023 13:14 posted by Buren Jones

    To David and the Whole Peavey family:

    David was a Blessing to all who knew him. We grew up together as next door neighbors.
    I was lucky to be his friend---he provided a good role model from birth to age 18. He was
    instrumental in keeping me on the straight and narrow since he was 2 years my senior. We
    went to school together, played together and prayed together. He is surely looking down
    on us from Heaven. I will miss him--a lot.

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  • Comment Link Becky Bowman Thursday, 01 June 2023 22:02 posted by Becky Bowman

    Prayers for the family. Mr David could speak the sweetest prayers. I will always remember him calling and having prayer with my mom over the phone when she was sick in the hospital.

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  • Comment Link Wanza McGuffie Thursday, 01 June 2023 20:40 posted by Wanza McGuffie

    I am so very sorry. Bro. David was such a good person, and a special friend to me and my Mother.
    We were in Diversicare at the same time for therapy, following our open heart surgery.
    His Wednesday night devotionals at Diversicare were so wonderful.
    My prayers are with you and all his family.

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  • Comment Link David Wilson Thursday, 01 June 2023 18:28 posted by David Wilson

    Mr David was a great man I knew him when I was a child he taught me Sunday school and vbs at pearl haven Baptist church when I was little I'm 57now and will always remember him for the kind caring man he was if there was ever a Christian man in Lincoln county IT WAS MR DAVID PEAVEY I WILL MISS SEEING YOU AND TO HIS CHILDREN IF THERE'S ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW YALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS

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  • Comment Link Young Family in Lubbock Texas Thursday, 01 June 2023 17:47 posted by Young Family in Lubbock Texas

    To Carson, Laura & the Peavey Family,
    Our deepest sympathy and prayers are being sent your way in the loss of your grandfather and father. Praying for peace that passes understanding to settle in your hearts. The memories he gave you will last a lifetime.

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  • Comment Link Bo Ivy Thursday, 01 June 2023 16:12 posted by Bo Ivy

    Prayers are with the entire Peavey Family and all concern.

    R.I.P. Sir.

    Bo Ivy
    Slidell,La.

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  • Comment Link Amanda Adams Cline Thursday, 01 June 2023 12:46 posted by Amanda Adams Cline

    I'm so sorry to hear this sending love and prayers to Laura and all her family

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  • Comment Link Marjorie Smith Thursday, 01 June 2023 11:59 posted by Marjorie Smith

    A precious precious man, I know he is finally with his beloved Judy, but he will be missed. Fly high my sweet friend and cousin.

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