Richard Wayne Peeples

May 14, 1936 - March 17, 2019

Services for Richard Wayne Peeples will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019 1:00 PM at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood, MS.

Mr. Peeples, age 82, died on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Riverview Nursing Home.

He was born on May 14, 1936 in Itta Bena, MS to the late William and Willie Mae Wren Peeples. Richard attended Greenwood public schools and worked for Medart Locker for over 40 years and also at Viking Range. He was a life member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Clarence Randall Peeples.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley (Henry) Starnes of Philipp, MS; sister in law, Lawanda McBride Peeples; niece, Donna (Harold) Rideout; nephew, Henry "Trey"(Jennifer) Starnes III; and four great nephews, Quay (Nikki) Starnes, Emerson Starnes, Steven (Elizabeth) Rideout, and Hayden Rideout.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Williams & Lord Funeral Home. Rev Leon Holly will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Henry Starnes, Jr., Henry Starnes, III, Henry Starnes, IV, Emmerson Starnes, Harold Rideout, Steven Rideout, and Hayden Rideout. Burial will be in Magnolia Gardens in Paynes, MS.

The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Hines and his staff for their care.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com