Charles Robert "Buddy" Peacock, 78, born April 6, 1932 in Bayou La Batre, died Thusday, Sept. 23, 2010.
He learned at an early age to love fishing, a hobby that he enjoyed for many years. For 40 years, he was a faithful Christian and a member of the Pine Street Church of Christ, who taught his family to love God.
He was a loving, sweet, compassionate man who always put his family first. He was so loved and respected by his grandchildren that they called him “Honey.” He worked as a structural ironworker as a member of Local 798 for 45 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. Peacock and Violet Hinote Peacock; a sister, Mildred Upshaw; two infant brothers, and a nephew, Andy Moser.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Maudean “Dean” Yates Peacock; three daughters, Judy (Neal) Bridges, Sandra (Ken) Milstead of Bay Minette and Iris Thompson of Birmingham; son, David (Geri) Peacock of Bay Minette; two honorary daughters, Peggie (Tommy) Montgomery and Lisa Donley, both of Bay Minette; sister, Lois Little of Bay Minette; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth Bridges, Carter Bridges, Caitlin Fagan, Amiee Milstead, Kyndall Milstead, Krystle (Michael) Gardner, David Jeremiah Peacock and John Peacock, all of Bay Minette, and Kaylee Thompson of Birmingham; three great-grandchildren, Noah Lins, Nathan Gardner and Haylin Thorpe; many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 26 at Pine Street Church of Christ with Minister O.B. Richardson officiating. Burial followed at Bay Minette Cemetery.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Pine Street Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1106, Bay Minette, AL 36507.
Arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
