Grady L. Peeler, Jr. of Raeford died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Southeastern Hospice House at the age of 86.
He was born in Cleveland County on September 9, 1926 to the late Grady L. Peeler, Sr. and Novella Peeler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Townsend Peeler. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War, and various other tours before retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church, the Bob Lewis Sunday School Class, and The Shriner's of Raeford, and was chairman of the board of the Hillcrest Fire Department, and two-time past president of the Raeford Masonic Lodge #306. He was a member of Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his wife, Doris C. Peeler of Raeford; his son, Ron L. Peeler and his wife Jan of Bowling Green, Kentucky; two step-sons, Bill Almond of Raleigh, and Charles Almond and his wife Amiee of Wilmington; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford United Methodist Church, 308 N. Main Street, Raeford.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Raeford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Adolph Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.