Gene Peacock

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Gene Thomas Peacock, 81 years, 5 months, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2020, at his home in New Madrid after a very hard fight with cancer.

Born Oct. 7, 1938, in Como, Mo., son of the late Albert and Ethyl Crews Peacock, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a master picture framer in St. Louis and Harlam, Ga., until his retirement. His biggest joys were spending time with his family and friends. He loved to travel on his Harley and was proud to say that he earned his Million-Mile Patch. He wanted to say thank you for the memories traveling the United States with Terry McCorkle, Harold Gay and Paul Bennett. He was a proud member of the Master City Riders.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kelsia Hill Peacock; two sons, Thomas "Tony" Peacock and Randall "Aaron" Peacock; one grandson, Michael Steven Pyle; three brothers, William, John and Lonnie Peacock; two sisters, Nola Richmond and Melba Peacock; and

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Karen Peacock of Belleville, Ill.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Bill Adams of Potosi, Mo., and Stephanie and Jim Smith of Dupo, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Sara Peacock; his companion, Helen Reed; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Peacock of New Madrid and Faye Peacock of Dexter; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews that were so very special to him. He was blessed with many friends.

Visitation is from 3 p.m. until service time at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid.

Burial will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 in the Holy Cross Cemetery at Fairview Heights, Ill.,

Pallbearers will be: Adam Wolf, A.J. Peacock, Arthur Hampton, Specner Heywood, J.J. Smith and Steve Mitchell.

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