Jesse Doyle “Pete” Peppers, age 81, of LaFayette passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Pete retired from Combustion Engineering. He was an avid member of the LaFayette Church of God and supporter of Kingston Church of God. He loved his church family. He and his wife Evie recently retired as Senior Leaders of the church Senior Group.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Mary Peppers; and several brothers and sisters.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evie Lee Peppers; sons, Jeff Peppers of Ringgold and Chris (Rachel) Peppers of Fort Oglethorpe; grandsons, Worth Peppers and Kevyn Jackson; granddaughters, Camry Peppers and Khrista (Blaine) Cook; great-grandson, Kamden Cook; special nephews, Hank Peppers and Greg Cox; and special nieces, Pepper Thompson, Kelly Pallazza, and Trena Jackson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Josh Edwards, Dr. Jerry McNabb, and Pastor Kenneth Oliver officiating.
Interment will take place in West Hill Cemetery in Trion, GA.
Pallbearers will be Kevyn Jackson, Blaine Cook, Hank Peppers, Scott Jackson, Bobby Wooten, and Chris Finkbone.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 6, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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