Edward W. Peebles
December 19, 1913 - December 9, 2009

Mr. Edward William Peebles of Advance, North Carolina was born December 19, 1913, son of the late Madison and Olar Clarborn Peebles. He was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as a member of the Trustee Board, a Class Leader, and a member of the Sunday School Department until his health declined. Mr. Peebles served three years in the United States Army and received the WWII Victory Medal as well as an Honorable Discharge. He retired from Burlington Industries and also the Davie County School System. He was also a member of the Corinthian Lodge #17 Prince Hall Masons. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Peebles and his second wife, Mary E. Peebles. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, James, Duff, Robert, and Richard; two sisters, Edith and Isabelle. He lived at Cedar Rock Assisted Living in Mocksville for one and a half years. On Wednesday, December 9, 2009 he died at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Family members who will cherish his memory include one son, Rodgers Dale (Shirley) Peoples of Advance; two grandchildren, Tiffany of Asheville, NC and Corey of Advance; one great-grandchild, Zoey of Advance; two step-sons, Clifton (Virginia) Scott of Winston-Salem, and Bobby (Carolyn) Scott of Yadkinville; one brother, Joe Jasper, and one sister, Ruby M. Brown both of Advance; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and his extended family, the Stocktons (Jerry, Kae, & Alex) of Advance. The Peebles family extends thanks to relatives and friends for the kindness shown to them during this difficult time. May God bless each of you in a special way. THE ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude Processional Family Visitation: 2:00 - 2:30 PM Invocation Hymn: "What A Friend" #282 Scripture Lessons: Old Testament Psalms 23 New Testament John 14: 1-7 Prayer of Comfort: Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller Presiding Elder, W-S District Solo: Patricia Peoples Church Resolution: Carolyn Cunningham Community Resolution: Steve Anderson Solo: Carolyn Cunningham Remarks: Kimberly Mayfield Hymn: "My Hope is Built" #286 Eulogy: Rev. Dr. Karen R. Miller Recessional Interment: Church Cemetery Benediction: Rev. Dr. Miller Floral Bearers Relatives & Friends PALL BEARERS: Alex Stockton Wilburt Peoples Terry Anderson Ronnie Peoples Lewis Peebles Rodney Scott Life is Eternal "Life is Eternal," the good Lord said, So do not think of your loved one as dead - For death is only a steppingstone To a beautiful life we have never known, A place where God promised man he would be Eternally happy and safe and free, A wonderful land where we live anew When our journey on earth is over and through - So trust in God and doubt Him never For all who love Him live forever, And while we cannot understand Just let the Savior take your hand, For when death's angel comes to call, God is so great and we're so small ... And there is nothing you need fear For faith in God makes all things clear. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edward W. Peebles please visit our Sympathy Store. Service DEC 13. 2:30 PM Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Zion Church 482 Peoples Creek RoadAdvance, NC, 27006

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