John Taylor Peeples, Sr.

John T. Peeples, Sr., 66, of Martinsville, entered into his eternal life on November 28, 2025. Preceding him are his parents, Dr. Chester Weir "C.W." Peeples and Betty Lou Collins Peeples. Surviving family members who will cherish his memory are his wife, Cheryl Reaves Peeples; children, John Taylor Peeples Jr. and his wife, Chelsea Makin Peeples, and their children, Anna Rose Peeples, Abram Thomas Peeples, and Asa John Peeples; William Anderson Peeples and his wife, Virginia Anne Peeples, and their child, Eleanor "Nora" Reaves Peeples; siblings, Chester Weir "Chet" Peeples III, David Collins Peeples and his wife, Leslie, Guy Langley Peeples and his wife, Theresa; nieces and nephews, Tatiana Boucher and her husband, Maxim, Brad "Henry" Reaves and his wife, Sarah, Lizzy Curl Reaves, Seth Richards and his wife, Jenna, Merylann Campbell and husband, Zachary, Channing Peeples, Collins Peeples and his wife, Leslie, Houston Peeples and his wife, Callie, and Brooke Peeples and her husband, Brandon Broadfoot.

John retired after working in Non-Profit Finance in the towns they lived in, including Saint Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.; United Way of Montgomery, Radford, and Floyd in Christiansburg, VA.; Better Housing of Tompkins County Inc., Ithaca Housing Authority, and United Way of Tompkins County in Trumansburg, NY.

He loved to garden, use his photography skills, feed the birds in their yard, and spend time with family and friends. John was deeply devoted to his faith in Jesus Christ. The husband of a pastor, he served in the church as a Deacon and and Elder, first elected at First Presbyterian Church West Memphis. He then served at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses, and Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. He provided the audio and visual technology for services at First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses and Forest Hills Presbyterian Church.

When his children were growing up, he was a Boy Scout leader, Sunday School teacher for First Presbyterian Church West Memphis and Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, a Christiansburg High School Band Parent, and Youth Group leader at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church (chaperoning annual trips to Montreat Youth Conference).

Special thanks to friends and family in the Presbyterian denomination. The family extends their appreciation to the following care teams: SOVAH Hospital-Martinsville, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Grace Network Martinsville-Henry County (www.gracenetworkmhc.org), Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (www.pcusa.org), Abukloi Foundation (www.abukloi.org), or a charity of your choice.

A memorial service will be on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church (725 Beechnut Ln, Martinsville, VA 24112) with Rev. Dr. B Miller of First Presbyterian Church Martinsville officiating. A committal service will be on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church (701 Church St. SE, Blacksburg, VA. 24060) with Rev. Dr. Sarah Wiles and Rev. Emily Rhodes Hunter officiating.

Micah 6:8 "He has told you, human one, what is good; and what the LORD requires from you. To do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God." (Common English Bible)