Joseph Keith Peeples, age 68, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital.

He was born on July 15, 1952 in Greenwood, MS, to the late James and Mary Mangum Peeples. He worked as a route salesman for Scott Petroleum. He was a member of Itta Bena Baptist Church and enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold Peeples, Kenny Peeples, and Ricky Peeples.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Diane Walls Peeples of Greenwood, MS; two daughters, Amy Peeples Tharp of Cleveland, MS, and Swayze Nicole Peeples of Indianola, MS;  sister, Becky Neely of Itta Bena, MS;  step daughter, Brandy Rickles of Greenwood, MS; and thirteen  grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton. Rev. Gary Tanner will officiate.

Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge.