I am just now learning of Don's death.  My family was the Peck's nextdoor neighbor in the early 1970s in Paducah, KY.   I was just a teenager; he was about six years older than I.  I would see him come and go, and yes, he was particular about his hair, even back then.   His father was an accountant; his mother, a homemaker.  She had been afflicted with polio and walked with a limp, but never complained or even mentioned it.  There is a very large memorial  monument dedicated to her in Bob Noble Park in Paducah--a gift of her devoted husband.  I'm just now learning--from a previous post here--that Don's older brother Ron has also passed away.   I was just a nextdoor neighbor kid, and had no contact after he moved away, but I well remember Don and his family.  Rest in peace, Donnie.

I was notified of Don's passing belatedly and was saddened by the news.  Don and I were assigned to the Investigative Training Unit at the FBI Academy from 2004 until his retirement in 2006.  When I reported on board, Don took me under his wing, introducing me to what I needed to know in my new assignment.  Don was an old hand at the Academy, and was well liked and respected by all who knew him, both faculty and students.

Our friendship continued after we retired, and we got together regularly, on Wednesday mornings at retirees' breakfasts at the local Cracker Barrel, and dinners at the Hard Times Cafe.  We spent many pleasurable evenings swapping humorous stories about our days in the Bureau.  Don was a true gentleman and friend, soft spoken, intelligent, and generous .  The world is a lesser place without Don in it.

Sadly I just learned of this news today. Life gets busy and we lose touch. Don was a true gentleman with a heart as big as the outdoors.  His stories as Mrs Sessions protection detail driver were hilarious, his calm demeanor was contagious, his HAIR - well he loved his hair- and I recall a road trip Don, Ron Kirkland and I took to a basketball game at Rupp Arena - great 4 day memory trip; and he finished the Marine Corp Marathon.  He will be remembered by all whom he knew. 

Don was a good friend.  I met Don at the FBI Academy in 1990 and served with him at the Academy from 1996 to 2004.  As others noted he was a private person but deep inside I know he cared for others.  When Don learned that my wife was stricken with cancer in 2018 he routinely posted words of encouragement to her on a blog site.  I'm glad I knew Don and I'll miss him greatly.  

Don's only problem was his allegiance to the so-called University of Kentucky.  As a Louisville graduate that was always a sore point between us. 

Don and I were married on August 27, 1983 in Lexington, KY. We got engaged when he got accepted with the FBI.  We had a lovely home in Northern VA in 1984.   Unfortunately our marriage ended a year later and I returned to KY. Don was such a kind person and respected highly by his peers. I’m thankful that he had such a distinguished career.  He was devoted to law enforcement and certainly served his country with honor.  We dated for seven years prior to marriage. I was saddened to hear he was alone when he passed and to find out that both his parents and his only sibling has passed as well.   Don found his true vocation and love of his life when he joined the FBI. I will always treasure his kindness and gentle nature and his love for the arts.  On a humorous note, he was extremely particular about his hair and didn’t want anyone to mess with his hair.  Don was such a private person I never did know anything about his extended family.  I send my condolences to whomever is part of his family.  
Sincerely,
Karen Owens Adams

Donald you have been our neighbor for quite some time and your waves and beeps and visits in the driveway will be so missed.  Your smile and friendliness was a  treasure. Rest our friend 

It was a pleasure working with you at the FBI Academy because you always had a smile on your face. You were a great role model for the new agents, as well as the academy staff.  I never heard an unkind comment about you nor did I ever hear you utter one. From our time together in NAC 83-6 until our retirement, I’ve considered you a great friend. I’ll miss you, Don. RIP

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Donald Lynn Peck

25 enero, 1951 – 3 julio, 2020

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service

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