Millard Peavy, age 81 of Pinehurst, died Wednesday, February 16 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late Tillman and Mamie Broadaway Peavy. He was a US Army veteran of WWII, serving from January 1943 through December, 1945. He was assigned to the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion and served in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include:
Wife: Johnnie Howard Peavy of Pinehurst
Daughters: Debra Peavy of Pinehurst
Patricia Peavy of Pinehurst
Sister: Sarah Ruth Henderson of Pinehurst
Grandchildren: Linsey Star of Athens
Brooke Echols of Pinehurst
Rachel Thomas of Warner Robins
Nephew: Gary Peavy of Vienna
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 20 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna. Rev. Shane Green will officiate and military honors will be provided by the US Army Honor Guard.
The family may be contacted at the residence, 560 Roberson Road, Pinehurst.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brooke Echols Fund, c/o Bank of Dooly, PO Box 365 Vienna, GA 31092.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.