Sgt. Eugene A. Peeks Obituary (1932 - 2015)

Sgt. Eugene A. Peeks, 83, of Mount Pleasant, went into eternal rest surrounded by family on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1932, in Ocilla GA, Eugene was the husband of Deborah J. (Palm) Peeks and the son of the late Rosa Lee Jones and David Peeks. Eugene served more than 20 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Sgt. First Class. During his tenure he received the Bronze star medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. He also worked and retired from the Dept. of Energy in Germantown, MD. Eugene loved hosting fish fries and cookouts for family and friends at his home. Surviving to cherish his memory, in addition to his devoted wife, are 3 children, Eugene A. Peeks Jr. of York, PA, Rosemary (Nina) Peeks of Roanoake, VA, and Lilliane (Feather) J. Peeks of Frederick; 7 grandchildren, Jermaine Peeks, Kendra Peeks, Felicia Peeks, Elijah Peeks, Amari Henderson, Alonzo Henderson Jr., and Aaliyah Henderson; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Kim Ambush (Leroy) and Genger Palm; 3 brothers-in-law, David Sappington Jr., Charles Palm (Alam) and Todd Palm (Joy); and a host of nieces and nephews. He will also be dearly remembered by special friends Raymond Scott, Melvin Boyce and Charles Johnson. Eugene was preceded in death by his sisters, Elise May, Hattie Pearl, Louise, Joyce, Kathryn, Elizabeth, and G.W., and his devoted, loving daughter, Cynthia A. Peeks.