George Earl Peacock

George was born and raised in Laurel, MS. He served in the U.S Army during the Korean War. In 1970, he moved to Alaska. He lived in Anchorage for many years until he retired from his job as an IT Manager for the State of Alaska. He wasn’t ready to stop working, so he moved to Griffin, Georgia and got another job there.

He also lived in Winston-Salem, NC, Springfield, IL, and the last three years of his life in Baton Rouge, LA.

Our dad was a kind, humble man. He loved people and they loved him. His friendly, warm manner left an impression on those who crossed his path. He took the time to greet people and learn their names. He thanked servers, caregivers, doctors and nurses—everyone he encountered--and would disarm them with compliments about their work. His sincere, gentlemanly manner resonated with people. Even those who hadn’t known him long would ask about him.

He had an easy smile and a great big laugh. He loved a good joke and would laugh with abandon, his hand slapping the table.

George was an avid reader. It was a special treat for him to go to the library and load up on books by his favorite authors: Michael Connelly, C.J. Boxx, David Baldacci and many more. He also enjoyed fishing and in his younger years, he was obsessed with golf.

He was a Christian, a veteran and a patriot, proud to have served the country he loved. One of his favorite songs was Ray Charles’ version of America the Beautiful. It brought him to tears.

The last six years of his life, George was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia, a cruel disease that ravaged his body and slowly robbed him of his easygoing personality and sweet spirit. Even so, glimpses of his true nature would shine through during the good moments.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ila Peacock, his oldest daughter, Angela Wynn Duval, and his brother, Al Peacock.

He is survived by two daughters, Eileen Kilgore (son-in-law Wally) of Baton Rouge, LA; Georgia Reitmeier (son-in-law John) of Advance, NC; grandchildren Chris Reha, Joshua Wynn, Taylor Wynn, Mandy Pierce and Jordan Reitmeier; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will be holding a private service at a date to be determined.

We would like to extend a special thanks to The Hospice of Baton Rouge for providing compassionate care to our father. We loved him dearly.

Donations can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia organization (https://www.lbda.org/) or The Hospice of Baton Rouge (https://hospicebr.org/)