Jess Willard Peebles' Obituary
Jess Willard Peebles, 96, of Wildwood, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. Mr. Peebles was born in Ocala and has lived in Wildwood most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a retired businessman. Throughout his life he was involved in community development serving in several different positions with city, county and state governments. He enjoyed Irish music and visiting with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his daughters, Peggy Locke of Wildwood and Kay Peebles of Ocala; sisters, Ruth Koontz of Crystal River and Margaret Renn of Ocala; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Peebles will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 20, 2011, in the Banks/Page-Theus Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those wishing memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the charity of one’s choice.
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