John Vanderbilt Peeples (1949 - 2016)

Born 4 Apr 1949 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Died 21 Sep 2016 at age 67 in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Biography

John was born in 1949. He was the son of Vanderbilt Peeples and Linda Barrett. He passed away in 2016.

John was born in 1949. He was the son of Vanderbilt Peeples and Linda Barrett. He passed away in 2016.

• John Vanderbilt “Tubby” Peeples, 67, son of the late Vanderbilt Peeples and the late Linda Barrett Peeples, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

John was born in Sumter, S.C., attended Edmunds High School, and graduated from the Camden Military Academy in 1968. A retired U.S. Army veteran, John served his country proudly in posts around the world to include Cagnew Station, Ethiopia; Okinawa, Japan; Sinai Peninsula, Egypt; and South Korea.

An avid South Carolina Gamecock fan, golfer, and NASCAR enthusiast, John enjoyed both watching and analyzing every game, stroke, and race with his family and friends. He was the life of the tailgate, always displaying the garnet and black. He enjoyed morning fellowship at the Irmo Waffle House and his visits to the Riverbanks Zoo. Above all, John treasured time with his family and friends. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren, nephew, and nieces. Born into a large and loving family on both the Peeples and Barrett sides, John enjoyed reunions and every opportunity to get together. He touched the lives of many with his infectious smile, powerful voice, and commanding presence.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 September 2020), memorial page for John Vanderbilt “Tubby” Peeples (4 Apr 1949–21 Sep 2016), Find a Grave Memorial no. 170389445, citing Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Remember me (contributor 47418257) .
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 September 2020), memorial page for John Vanderbilt “Tubby” Peeples (4 Apr 1949–21 Sep 2016), Find a Grave Memorial no. 170389445, citing Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Remember me (contributor 47418257) .