Jack Peach

Mr. Edward Lee “Jack” Peach, Age 79 of Gordonsville, TN., died Monday, April 28, 2008 at his residence. Jack was born September 27, 1928 in Gordonsville, TN., the son of the late Mattie Louise Squires and Edward Delmas Peach. His father died when he was 2 years old and his mother died when he was only 4, his grandparents Squires took him in and reared him. He worked for room and board in the early years only going to school until the 4th Grade, later he earned his G.E.D. certificate in 1980. Jack was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army from February 13, 1951 to May 31, 1954. After his service in the Army, he drove a truck hauling asphalt helping pave I-40 from Nashville to Knoxville and driving an eighteen wheeler for many years, traveling to every state in the continental United States. In 1981 he got his E.M.T. license and drove an ambulance for Wilson County EMS. He then started to work for the Town of Gordonsville and worked for them several years in many capacities, he helped organize the local Fun Festival and the annual Christmas Parade, he made and hung the first Christmas decorations and light in the Town, directed traffic at Gordonsville School and was at one time fire chief for the Fire Department. He was elected and served one years as an Alderman for the Town of Gordonsville. Jack was married on October 7, 1950 to Belvia Jean Dickerson and she preceded him in death on January 14, 2008. He was a Member of the Family Worship Center, Church of God of Prophecy in Gordonsville and he played for several years in a gospel band and singing group.. Mr. Peach is survived by his Children: Jackie (Greg) Womack of Gordonsville, TN.; Roger D. (Carolyn) Peach of the Hiwassee Community; Rita Lockler of Hiwassee; Troy E. (Helen) Peach of Lebanon, TN.; Jimmy H. Peach of Hiwassee and Lisa Sorriels of Lebaon, TN. 28 Grandchildren and 44 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service for Mr. Peach will be held at the Family Worship Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. conducted by Bro. Bobby Peoples and Bro. James H. Jackson. Interment will follow in Gordonsville Cemetery with Military Honors.The Peach family will receive friends at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Tuesday from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and at the Family Worship Center on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M.

Jack Peach

September 27, 1928 - April 28, 2008