John Wesley Peeler, 62, of Murphy, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at his residence.
He was born in Germany to Elizabeth Peeler of Columbus, Ga., and the late William Peeler.
John retired from the U.S. Army. He served in Desert Storm. After his retirement from the Army, he dedicated his life for different newspapers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Reba Peeler.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Peeler; four sons, John Peeler Jr. of Arizona, Shane Perry of Dalton, Ga., Jaiden Peeler and Christian Peeler; three daughters, Rebecca Hampton of Florida, Janie Reaves of Dalton, Ga., and Jasmine Hampton; two brothers, Glen Peeler and Wayne Peeler of Columbus, Ga.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn., with military graveside honors being conducted by the U.S. Army.
The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
You may send tributes to the Peeler at townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.